Millward Brown is one of the world's top ten full-service marketing research agencies, specializing in brand equity, brand performance and brand health. We help our clients build strong brands and services through the use of an integrated suite of validated research techniques such as brand equity assessments, brand tracking, copy testing, media services, market mix modeling, advanced analytics, qualitative research, and interactive web based research. As a leading authority within the trade, our client portfolio spans across a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods, technology, automotive, quick-service restaurants, pharmaceuticals, travel and more. With more than 76 offices in 48 countries and a variety of specialty practices, we are the research power behind great brands.

Our continued success has created new opportunities for a Manager of Global Project Management in our Fairfield, CT office.

The Project Manager is the single point of contact between Kantar Operations and Client Service teams at stakeholder companies from pre-field to post-field across data collection methodologies. The Project Manager is responsible for the timely delivery of quality data gathered in the most cost effective manner. Project Managers (PM) are involved in consultation of study estimation, overall study design, sample sources, vendor selection and management, briefing guides, study launch and ongoing management of the study. The PM is responsible for ensuring that the project meets timing and budget expectations, which may require detailed problem analysis and solution orientation. The PM must proactively trouble shoot and propose effective solutions while maintaining strong relationships with the stakeholder teams across North America.

The Manager of Global Project Management is responsible for managing and developing a team of Global Project Managers. Additional responsibilities include:
*Managing complex international studies, and /or providing senior level lead on projects (including consultation on the best practices and procedures, overall study design, sample sources and vendor selection, study launch and ongoing progress reporting and analysis)
*Participating in or leading internal initiatives

Required Skills:
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related area and a minimum of 3 years marketing research or project management experience. Candidate should have Internet research expertise, experience across multiple methodologies, or International project work. Requires competency in the areas of project management, consultancy, and financial responsibility. Needs to demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills. Requires excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver against multiple deadlines. Must have experience managing a team of direct reports (4+).

Benefits

Millward Brown has, and continues to have great success at promoting quality individuals from within. To assist in our employees' continued development we provide extensive in-house training. Additionally, Millward Brown provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include several options for medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with Company matching provision, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and an enhanced paid time-off program. We are confident that Millward Brown offers a unique chance to join a dynamic and innovative organization that is continuing to grow.

Our Values and Culture

Our name is synonymous with innovative products and services, and we continue to lead the industry in developing new techniques and models to better serve the needs of our clients worldwide. But it doesn't stop there. We believe in bringing together results-oriented people and providing them with the tools and resources to succeed. To support this, we offer comprehensive training that includes a combination of informal hands-on and more structured group sessions as well as numerous opportunities for career growth. By cultivating an environment in which our employees can succeed and are valued for their contributions, we have built a solid reputation for developing, recognizing and promoting our employees.

Millward Brown is an EEO Employer.