Sample Operations Director

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa IQbusiness South Africa Full time

Are you a seasoned professional in the Market Research industry? Do you excel in managing a diverse range of projects, from traditional to digital methodologies? We are looking for an experienced individual who has thrived in Senior Project Management or Operational Management roles within Market Research organizations.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and dynamic role in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you
**QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Recognised Project Management, Operations, or Business-related degree.
- Ideally 5 (five) or more years’ project or operational management experience; within the Market Research industry.
- Ideally 3 (three) or more years’ people and general management experience.
- Direct experience working with all data collection methodologies and sample sources, including: online digital sample, such as social media, panels or communities; face-to-face interviewing; in-depth interviews; mystery shopping; auditing and telephonic interviewing.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Office tools; including MS Teams, MS Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Advanced level competence in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use formulas, pivot tables and Lookups.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Ability to see both the detail and the big-picture
- Problem identification and problem solving abilities
- Resourcefulness
- Resilience
- Pioneering
- Financial acumen
- Advanced project and operational management skills
- Agile decision-maker
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi-tasking skills
- Leadership and people management skills
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Conflict management
- Organised way of work
- Adaptable

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Sample Matrix and Project Management - effectively utilize a matrix of appropriate sample sources to meet project objectives.
- Leadership - direct, lead, mentor and ensure consistent delivery of a team of diverse individuals.
- Problem Solving and Improvement - proactively identify problems and drive effective, sustainable resolutions.
- Operational Management Metrics - define, capture, manage and report on operational metrics.
- Strategy Input and Execution - contribute to operational strategy development, drive the execution and achievement thereof.
- Business Development Support - commercial and operational input into proposals and costings.
- Operational Administration - carry-out administrative tasks related to Sample Operations and Quality Control activities.
- Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification_
- IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals_


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