Project Manager

Kantar is the world's leading marketing data and analytics company. We have a
complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act;
globally and locally in over ‎90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of
our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and
technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.
Job Details
Are you looking to start your career as a Project Manager on an international
scale? Do you pride yourself on your ability to lead projects efficiently, on
time, and on budget, and you troubleshoot like a boss? Then, let's connect! We
would like to reinforce our team of Project Managers in our Kantar Global
Research Centre, and we want to learn more about you!
Global Research Centre (GRC) is a project management and analytical hub that
is a part of Kantar - the world's leading marketing data and analytics
company. Over ‎30,000 of our employees spread across ‎100+ countries help our
international clients understand people and inspire growth. We work with some
of the largest brands in the world, in various research fields, including
advertising effectiveness, brand health, and public opinion. To learn more
about us, watch the videos below.
Our GRC Team:
https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/companies/global-research-center
Our Brand Business:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR-ED4-yJBU
Our Creative Business:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joh__e4hIXo
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Working in categories ranging from Fashion to Banking, from Retail to
Automotive, and beyond, you will be responsible for end-to-end management of
several international market research projects simultaneously. Like a true
expert, you will coordinate all processes on those projects which have a
lifecycle ranging from ‎3-‎4 weeks to ‎12 months, coordinating the work of all
the suppliers across the world, and maintaining relationships with our
internal clients. That includes:
* Being the first point of contact for all our internal clients and project collaborators
* Project set up - identifying project needs, assessing risks, crafting project timeline and budget
* Maintaining timely delivery of project's breakthroughs, handling the changes in scope
* Working with data, troubleshooting issues and finding solutions, ensuring the quality of workflow
* Supervising project financials, being able to identify drivers of overspend and profitability, propose / highlight cost-saving solutions where possible
* Actively working with key GRC experts on continuous process improvements and development
As an experienced Project Manager, you will also join the introduction
trainings to see Kantar culture and understand the specifics of projects run
by GRC and learn more about Kantar IP tools. After this, apart from working on
robust and continuous live projects, you will be actively involved in the
process development and will be mentoring less experienced colleagues and
enhancing their PM skills.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
We encourage experienced candidates with curiosity about project management
and market research but also fresh graduates who share our keen interest in
advertising and brand performance. We have a very good and effective training
program, a robust knowledge base, and a supporting network of specialists
always ready to help you, and we will provide you with all vital trainings. We
are looking for candidates with:
* Bachelor´s (or equivalent / higher) degree. Background in Marketing Research, Procurement, Logistics is a huge advantage, but not a must
* Interest in the technical side of project management including automation tools and platforms utilization, innovation, troubleshooting
* Excellent professional communication skills in English (verbal and written)
* Prioritization skills and attention to detail, able to multi-task and get the job done
* Dedication to high standards of process reinforcement and quality of outputs
* Comfortable with ambiguity, innovation, and change, striving for continuous improvement
* MS Office package working proficiency (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
* Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity in a multicultural environment
If picking up the phone with an internal client, or checking tables and graphs
make you panic and you are not comfortable with changes, it is probably not
the right role for you.
What else do we offer:
* A wide range of global projects we work on with the world's largest brands
* Energized, open-minded, diverse, and multicultural team in Prague (from ‎40+ countries)
* Dynamic career path, very solid training, quick professional growth and development
* Hybrid work model
* ‎25 days of holidays + ‎2 paid days off for volunteering
* Mental healthcare for employees and family members
* Modern office in one of the newest
WPP campuses
in the city center of Prague
* Yoga classes twice per week
* Bowling twice per month
* Meal vouchers
* Pension contribution
* Tools for learning and continuous development (LinkedIn learning, Workday learning)
If this sounds like a match to you, apply now and join us!
Important note:
The start date for this position has not yet been agreed upon, so please
expect a slight delay in receiving feedback.
Country
Czechia
Why join Kantar?
We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to
inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. We understand more about
how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining
our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, nobody knows
people better than Kantar.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after
as well. Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority and we
encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and
wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working
week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and we're flexible in
our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted. We're committed to
creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients,
suppliers and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all
background and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not a perfect
fit, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or
others at Kantar.