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Job type full-time
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Head of research & insights
Position summary
Project x is a new agency offering from deloitte digitalStill in stealth mode, project x is looking for ambitious, purpose-driven leaders to form the core team of an exciting new venture that promises to disrupt both the advertising and consulting industries through innovative new approaches and big, bold, creative swings.
We are a global team of wide-eyed creatives, brave thinkers, and leading-edge technologists who bring the full weight of their talents to bear on the world`s most complex issues on behalf of the world`s biggest and most influential brandsWe are the tip of the spear for change and leverage the power of deloitte`s global workforce, wide ranging expertise, and track record of world-class implementation to deliver ambitious new solutions at scale.
We are seeking an experienced and driven research leader to help us shape and evolve our research practice as the head of research and insightsPreviously, research was led by the strategy department, but strong client demand has led us to create a new department focused wholly on original qualitative and quantitative researchStarting as a team of one, you will be asked not just to lead qualitative and quantitative market research efforts but roll up your sleeves and get into the workWe expect that this team will grow quickly which means the ideal candidate will have strong managerial abilities that complement the self-starter mentality necessary to get the department off the ground.
Project x is a virtual first team headquartered out of chicagoRemote work is the primary experience for most teammates, though you can access space at any one of the deloitte studios offices in new york, chicago, seattle, denver, san francisco or los angeles.
What you`ll do
Build the research & insights discipline from the ground up
Grow the discipline from a solo practitioner to a small team of qualitative and quantitative researchers
Plan and execute original qualitative and quantitative consumer research in partnership with strategy department and external research vendors
Lead analysis of quantitative research results and help turn data into powerful stories
Forecast trends and track the development of key political, social, and environmental issues
Manage relationships with multiple research & technology vendors
Drive adoption of agile & remote research methodologies
What you`ll need
At least 7 years of progressive experience in a market research, strategy or analytics focused role ideally from a market research company and/or an agency.
Proven experience in leading large market research projects on behalf of fortune 500 clients
Solid grasp of fundamental research skills including survey design, discussion guide development, and interviewing
Strong analytical skillset including cross-tab analysis, graphical analysis, and linear regression analysis
Comfort with statistical data analysis software such as r or spss
Experience with remote ethnography tools such as recollective or dscout
A strong and contemporary pov on brand purpose, ideally with experience researching or forecasting trends on topics like politics, social welfare, sustainability, lgbtq+ rights, and gender or racial equity.
An entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, and a curiosity of the unknownExperience in a startup environment a huge plus
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Must be legally authorized to work in the united states without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
