Research Manager – Quantitative Research

Research Manager – Quantitative ResearchLocation: Colombo, Sri LankaEmployment Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Research Manager – Quantitative Research to join a team and lead high-quality quantitative research projects for a diverse portfolio of local and international clients.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research professional who is passionate about understanding consumers, brands, markets and business challenges and turning data into meaningful insights that support better business decisions.The successful candidate will take ownership of research projects from understanding the business objective and designing the research approach through to fieldwork, analysis, insight generation, reporting and client presentation.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end quantitative research projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets.Understand client business objectives and translate them into appropriate research objectives, methodologies and analytical approaches.Develop research proposals, study designs, questionnaires, sampling plans and analysis frameworks.Manage and coordinate fieldwork, data collection, data processing, coding and quality control activities.Analyse and interpret quantitative data to identify meaningful consumer, market and brand insights.Apply appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to answer business questions and uncover trends, relationships and opportunities.Develop clear and compelling reports, presentations and visualizations that communicate key findings and recommendations.Translate research findings into actionable business recommendations, going beyond reporting numbers and identifying the “so what” behind the data.Present findings and recommendations confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted research and insights partner.Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Work collaboratively with research, operations, data processing, analytics and other specialist teams to ensure seamless project delivery.Review research outputs for accuracy, consistency and quality before client delivery.Support proposal development, costing, pitch presentations and identification of opportunities for additional research.Coach and mentor junior researchers, contributing to the development of research capability within the team.Stay informed about evolving research methodologies, analytical techniques, technology and consumer trends.What We're Looking ForBachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related discipline.5+ years of relevant experience in quantitative market research, consumer insights, research consulting or a similar environment.Strong hands-on knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, including questionnaire design, sampling, fieldwork and data analysis.Demonstrated experience managing research projects from inception to completion.Strong understanding of statistical concepts and quantitative data interpretation.Experience with SPSS and/or other statistical or analytical tools; strong Excel skills are expected.Experience working with large datasets and translating complex findings into clear business insights.Excellent report-writing, presentation and storytelling skills.Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.Excellent project management, organisation and attention to detail.Strong written and spoken English communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.You will be someone who:Is naturally curious about people, consumers, brands and markets.Enjoys solving complex business questions through data and research.Can confidently challenge findings, assumptions and interpretations when required.Has strong commercial awareness and understands the business implications of research findings.Can simplify complex datasets and communicate the story behind the numbers.Is comfortable engaging with clients and senior stakeholders.Takes ownership of projects and can work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.Has a strong quality mindset and is committed to research rigour and accuracy.Enjoys developing people and sharing knowledge with junior team members.What You Can ExpectThe opportunity to work on high-impact quantitative research across a wide range of sectors and business challenges.Exposure to leading local and international brands and diverse consumer audiences.The opportunity to work across areas such as brand and customer strategy, consumer behaviour, innovation, customer experience, media effectiveness and market understanding.A collaborative environment combining research expertise, data, analytics and technology.Opportunities to strengthen your expertise in advanced research and analytical methodologies.A platform to develop your career within a globally connected research and insights environment.If you are passionate about quantitative research, curious about people and markets, and enjoy turning data into insights that influence business decisions, we would love to hear from you.