Senior Market Research Manager, Public Affairs

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

This role is at the intersection of Public Affairs and Corporate Reputation research, helping our clients to better understand citizen and consumer expectations, so that they can help to address the challenges that society is facing. You will conduct both Canadian and international research, across a variety of clients in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and growing a portfolio of public and private sector clients through strategic advisory and research engagements.
• Designing and delivering high-impact studies that generate actionable insights and contribute to Ipsos' thought leadership.
• Driving new business development (25%) while ensuring excellence in project design and delivery (75%).
• Collaborating closely with clients to understand their challenges, co-develop solutions, and deliver insights that drive decision-making.
• Partnering with best-in-class research advisors across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of junior researchers and consultants.
• Representing Ipsos in client engagements, conferences, and public forums.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering insights that "wow" clients and influence decision-making.
• Building a reputation as a trusted advisor in public affairs and corporate reputation.
• Fostering strong, collaborative relationships with clients that lead to long-term partnerships.
• Contributing to Ipsos' leadership in thought-provoking, evidence-based content.

Who We're Looking For

• A seasoned research professional (8+ years) with strong empirical skills and attention to detail. 
• A self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering strategic advice.
• Experienced in the practical application of scientific theory in designing social science research assignments and overseeing projects, including complex survey programs and analytical products
• Advanced knowledge of analytics tools and techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, regression, segmentation, conjoint). Experienced in SPSS, SAS, R, Excel.
• Knowledge of social science research methods and ability to advise clients on issues of research design
• Comfortable designing studies that push boundaries and generate additive learning.
• Strong communication skills and someone who values collaboration and enjoys working closely with clients to deliver meaningful impact.
• Demonstrated success in working with clients delivering strategic advice and delivering quality work on-time, and on-budget
• Track record of consistently increasing private sector and/or government business revenue through the capture of new work and organic/incremental growth within existing client projects

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to 

What's in it for you: 

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture. 

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CA 

Commitment to Diversity 

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual. 

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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