Research Manager
About The Position
Evidenza is seeking a full-time Research Manager to own and deliver research projects end-to-end for leading global brands. As a Research Manager, you'll drive projects from kickoff to final presentation, manage Analysts, ensure quality standards, and own client communication throughout the engagement. This role blends hands-on analytical work with project leadership and client management. You'll design methodologies, build compelling deliverables, and develop account expansion ideas—all while coaching junior team members and contributing to internal initiatives that help us scale. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on ownership, wants to deepen client relationships, and is excited to shape a high-growth startup's research practice.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in consulting, market research, analytics, consulting, or related fields. Consulting preferred.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data/Analytics, or a related discipline
- Proven track record of owning projects end-to-end and delivering high-quality work
- Strong analytical skills with experience designing research methodologies
- Advanced proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
- Excellent client communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Interest in AI technologies and market research
Responsibilities
- Design sound methodologies that address client objectives
- Ensure statistical validity and catch analytical gaps before they reach clients
- Build and QC complex analyses; elevate team standards
- Master advanced Excel, visualization tools, and the Evidenza platform
- Drive projects end-to-end without handholding—from scoping to final delivery
- Balance multiple concurrent projects while ensuring quality standards
- Manage Analyst workloads and project timelines
- Anticipate issues and escalate appropriately
- Provide proactive client updates; manage expectations effectively
- Present findings clearly to clients; run project calls confidently
- Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights
- Own client communication on projects from kickoff to delivery
- Lead renewal conversations and identify expansion opportunities
- Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders
- Develop account expansion ideas based on client needs
- Coach Analysts and give constructive, actionable feedback
- Drive cross-functional projects and internal initiatives
- Build reusable IP and templates that help the team scale
- Mentor junior team members; help them grow
- Own internal initiatives that improve team efficiency
- Create tools and templates that scale across projects
- Connect research to business impact; shape account strategy
- Contribute to methodology innovation
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Performance-based bonus
- Health insurance + dental insurance + 401K
- Daily catered lunches
- Unlimited PTO + sick days
- New top-of-the-line MacBook + monitor
- Unlimited Pellegrino and great coffee in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
