Associate Research Manager
Cognizant
Date: 21 hours ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time

Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Research Manager with 7 to 9 years of experience in Market Research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ISV Online and Hi-Tech domains. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual who can drive impactful research projects and deliver valuable insights to support business decisions.
Responsibilities
Certified Market Research Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.
We are seeking an Associate Research Manager with 7 to 9 years of experience in Market Research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ISV Online and Hi-Tech domains. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual who can drive impactful research projects and deliver valuable insights to support business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive market research projects to gather and analyze data on industry trends competitors and customer preferences.
- Oversee the design and implementation of research methodologies including surveys interviews and focus groups.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on research findings to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand research needs and align projects with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain research databases and ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Present research findings to stakeholders through detailed reports presentations and visualizations.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of research initiatives and suggest improvements.
- Stay updated with the latest market research tools techniques and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data privacy regulations in all research activities.
- Manage research budgets and timelines to ensure projects are completed within scope and on schedule.
- Mentor and guide junior researchers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the research team.
- Contribute to the development of new research frameworks and methodologies.
- Must have extensive experience in market research methodologies and tools.
- Should have a strong understanding of ISV Online and Hi-Tech domains.
- Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Should have strong communication and presentation skills.
- Must be proficient in data analysis software and tools.
- Should have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Should have a proactive approach to identifying and solving research challenges.
- Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
- Should have a strong commitment to ethical research practices.
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Should have experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers.
- Must be committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Certified Market Research Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.
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