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Are you curious by nature? Do you always seek to understand human behaviors in your everyday life? Do you believe strategic communications can help make the world a better place? Do you think the world of research needs to change and adapt to a more complex and ever-evolving world? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to shape a consulting division? If so, Edelman Intelligence is looking for you to join our team!

We are seeking an inspiring Senior Research Manager who is seasoned with at least 5 years of experience in primary and/or secondary research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit coupled with a solid strategic mindset.The Senior Research Manager will need to balance an ever-changing and diverse range of research projects, including global and complex research projects involving quantitative/qualitative research, media analysis and digital analytics.

Your potential coming to life:

Joining our team means you will...

• 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
• Champion AI-enabled ways of working across your project teams-using tools like ChatGPT/Copilot/Gemini to speed and strengthen research delivery, and proactively identifying workflows where AI can improve efficiency and insight, while maintaining clear human oversight and quality control.
• 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

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.