Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join YouGov as a Technical Project Manager and bridge the gap between technical teams and clients. Translate client needs into actionable specifications, ensuring high-quality datasets are delivered. This role demands proficiency in managing multiple projects, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. You will standardize processes, create workflows, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of project management experience in market research and exceptional communication skills. YouGov offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally within a market research vendor or agency
• Familiarity with quantitative survey research and common data structures
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously while setting clear priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across distributed teams without formal authority
• Strong organizational skills, including creating processes to meet deadlines consistently
• Self-motivation and proactiveness, with minimal need for supervision
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a commitment to quality and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Translate client requirements into technical specifications for dataset variables
• Standardize Processes by developing and maintaining systems to ensure quality and consistency in dataset delivery, including variable recoding to meet client needs
• Create and implement a standardized process for dataset inspection to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Partner with internal teams to deliver high-quality work for major clients
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, troubleshoot issues, and refine processes to meet expectations
• Organize Workflows
• Design transparent and effective workflows, including clear plans, milestones, and deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and resolving client requests
• Proven ability to design processes and systems that ensure delivery milestones are met
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing distributed teams, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Technical acumen to partner effectively with engineers and researchers while serving as the client-facing project lead

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Flexible working arrangement available
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match