Project Manager, Strategic Product Insights at Curion

Johns Creek, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Sensory Research, Consumer Research, Survey Programming, Data Collection, Quality Control, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Asana, Cross-functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Recruiting Coordination, Fieldwork Oversight, Technical Writing

Industry

Market Research

Description

Description Location: Must be based near Johns Creek, Atlanta. At Curion, We Connect Brands to People. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration. The Project Manager works collaboratively with a variety of client teams to coordinate sensory and consumer research projects to ensure successful implementation and deliverables that meet industry and company standards. Key responsibilities: manage the day-to-day tasks necessary to carry out the research project, coordinate and facilitate all research and operational activities, including oversight of recruiting, survey programming, procurement, creating project execution documents and holding briefing calls with cross functional teams. Primary Responsibilities Collaboration on study creation, execution and revision of customized project work plans and milestones as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements of client to ensure that each study is handled effectively, efficiently and to all client specifications: Prioritize and oversee multiple projects at once from start to finish Effective application of Curion methodology and enforcement of project standards Collaborate on the development of project documentation including screeners and questionnaires, protocol, moderator/execution script, respondent instructions, and all other relevant field support documentation Attendance at study kick-off meetings with all invested parties Create project execution protocol instruction documents Schedule and conduct all recruiting and execution briefings Review study questionnaire program Oversee fieldwork and data collection Act as escalation contact for recruiting and fielding issues QC check data files, summary charts/tabulations, and verbatims and coded open-end responses Proof reading of research findings to present results Updating Director, Strategic Product Insights of study progress, anticipated problems and suggested resolutions Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Maintenance of official files Other Responsibilities Arranging of client visits and accompanying hospitability, ensuring that Curion is represented with the utmost professionalism and commitment to quality Coordination of national/international study execution as needed Assisting on departmental special projects as requested Supporting all other departmental functions on an as-needed basis Primary Accountabilities Managing of day-to-day operational aspects of a project Responsible for controllable on time, error free and on budget project fulfillment QC of all internal project execution processes Qualifications and Experience 3+ years’ experience in Project Management with research supplier or manufacturer Sensory experience on either client or supplier side Food/Beverage, QSR, or HBA experience preferred Quality-focused with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Adept at using Microsoft resources including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Aptitude for learning new technologies and proprietary tools and platforms Experience with Project Management platform, i.e., Asana Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing Ability to coordinate, influence and work well with internal cross functional groups Ability to travel up to 15 percent Education BA/BS in Social Sciences, Business, Market Research, Management Science, Food Sciences, Sensory Sciences, Mathematics, or Statistics Master’s degree a plus For Curion’s Project Manager position, we offer a starting salary pay range of $50,000-$65,000 plus bonus eligibility based on the qualifications and experience of each individual. Curion offers a benefits package for this position which includes: 401(k) retirement account with company match Health, dental, vision, basic life, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical insurance, pet insurance, and more. Paid time off (PTO) Company paid holidays Curion is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. About the company Curion specializes in delivering impactful insights to the world's top CPG companies, helping them develop winning, repeatedly purchased products. Curion’s deep data-driven product insights, sensory expertise, and state-of-the-art consumer centers enable them to uncover responses to critical client objectives. With over five decades of experience in the product testing industry, Curion is dedicated to guiding clients with their proprietary Product Experience and Performance (PXP™) platform, connecting brands to consumers at every step. As an innovator in the industry, Curion recently developed a groundbreaking benchmarking product testing method, the Curion Score™, which has become a trusted and sought after tool within the industry. As one of the largest product and consumer insights companies in the U.S., Curion has built a reputation for excellence and trust among the world's leading consumer brands. Curion’s commitment to innovation and expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering actionable insights, makes Curion a valuable partner for companies looking to develop and launch successful products.

Responsibilities

Coordinate sensory and consumer research projects from inception to completion, ensuring deliverables meet industry standards. Manage day-to-day operational tasks including recruiting, survey programming, and cross-functional team briefings.