Senior Research Manager

Edelman

Senior Research Manager at Edelman managing global and complex research projects involving quantitative/qualitative research and digital analytics. Collaborating with senior leadership and clients for impactful research solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Illinois, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with senior leadership to manage large scale and/or global research projects including day-to-day management of clients and Edelman teams, development and execution of research studies from start to finish and presenting results in a compelling and visually appealing way
Partner and consult with clients and Edelman account teams to problem solve their challenges, including analyzing data, writing research reports and delivering presentations
Contribute to research design, sampling plans, questionnaires, moderator guides and analytical plans
Interpret research data and insights and working closely with junior staff to create a compelling story across either primary or secondary research disciplines
Recommend communication solutions and research methodologies to clients based on research results in consultation with senior leadership
Manage positive client relationships within Edelman and our external clients by meeting deadlines, delivering prompt responses and building conversation/dialogue
Manage project budgets with attention to spend, timeline and staffing plan in close communication with their team business manager; proactively solves for how to address challenges/issues
Assist the senior leadership team with growing client business through insightful and valuable work product, understanding of client business and ability to bring learning opportunities to clients, as needed
Assist with developing strategic new business proposals by understanding client’s objectives, scoping projects and applying appropriate methodologies to meet objectives
Supervise and mentor junior staff to help grow their research, project and client management skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in related field
5 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, ideation, strategy development or digital/social research
Strong knowledge in advanced research methodologies
Expert in secondary research with at least a basic understanding or strong curiosity for other methodologies
Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical and dental insurance
vision
401K
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
travel assistance
wellness programing

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Hard Skills & Tools

market researchconsumer insightsresearch methodologiessecondary researchdata analysisresearch designsampling plansquestionnairesanalytical planspresentation skills

Soft Skills

proactivecollaborativerelationship buildingteam-orienteddetail-orientedwritten communicationverbal communicationproblem solvingmentoringclient management

Certifications

Bachelors Degree