Sr Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – PRI Operations

About this role:

The Sr. Project Manager in Gartner’s Primary Research & Insights, Operations (PRI Ops) team is responsible for the management and successful execution of all primary research projects for Gartner Research. The Senior Project Manager will manage various primary research projects which may include Magic Quadrants, Funded, Research Circle and Ad hoc studies.

What you’ll do: 

• Take ownership and manage the planning and execution of primary research projects through the entire life cycle adhering to PRI best practices from feasibility/scoping, methodology recommendations through questionnaire peer review, field management to data/results delivery.
• Manage RFP process and vendor/fieldwork partner selection; identify & test new vendors/methodologies and scrutinize existing partners
• Questionnaire peer review - Review survey for logical flow, appropriate screening conditions, field readiness, respondent friendly design ensuring the survey is in correct format for selected methodology and the screener questions meet qualification criteria.
• Manage vendor, and project team consisting of Analyst(s), Researcher and Data Manager; Maintain field schedules, monitoring and communicating deadlines to team; checking programmed questionnaires; monitoring and maintaining progress of fieldwork; specifying deliverable requirements; final review of member deliverables. Contribute to team process optimization through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Post all related project data files to server or any other central data repository required. Create process documentation, wherever applicable.
• Be proficient with applications used for deliverables which includes vendor reportals, SPSS, Word, PPT and Excel. 

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Masters or advanced degree a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in managing complex B2B or consumer primary research. projects, preferably for an end-user or consultancy organization or for a field research agency.
• Proficient in use of SPSS, Word, Excel and PPT.
• Ability to work independently, contribute to the greater team and to handle multiple projects/tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project management, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving and initiative skills required.
• Familiarity with survey programming tools (ConfirmIT, Qualtrics, Decipher, etc.), data visualization tools (Beacon & likewise), SPSS and PowerBI would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of languages such as html, CSS, javascript, jquery, Python, VBA would be a plus

Who you are: 

• Demonstrated ability to own, manage and complete complex, primary research projects.
• Ability to work independently, contribute to the greater team and to handle multiple projects/tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment; risk identification & mitigation.
• Excellent project management, attention to detail, problem solving and initiative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, ability to flex the communication style as required; ability to analyze project situations, make sound recommendations and decisions
• Great team player, adding value to the team and process; adapting quickly and easily and displaying genuine commitment.

What we offer:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner research team enjoys exceptional benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Great on job learning & skill enhancement opportunities
• Inordinate work life balance

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

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