Our client, a well-regarded market research and insights consultancy, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of large scale qualitative research projects for a range of government clients. This is a great opportunity to work on high impact, sector-shaping research within a fast-paced government program.

The Role
This position will drive the delivery of several large-scale qualitative research and communication evaluation projects for key government clients. You will support a highly experienced Qualitative Research Director, with the role tailored to your skills and research experience. You will coordinate and run several full rounds of state and territory consultations, sector workshops and client meetings, and support reporting and presentations. All stakeholder engagement runs through government contacts, so the role calls for someone confident managing complex logistics, external recruitment and venues.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of several qualitative research projects for several government clients
• Coordinate research logistics including venue organisation, recruitment and discussion guide development
• Lead and support several full rounds of state and territory consultations and sector workshops
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, clients and government stakeholders
• Manage project timelines and navigate project changes within a fast paced, deadline driven program
• Ensure research is delivered ethically and rigorously in a sensitive government context

About You
You bring strong project management experience within government qualitative research and can hit the ground running from day one:

• Proven experience managing qualitative research projects for government or public sector clients
• Experience coordinating state, territory and federal level consultations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational skills across venues, respondents and discussion guides
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and organisational change with minimal supervision, adjusting to amendments as needed
• Comfortable working within tight government timeframes and processes
• Ideally, an accomplished report writer and moderator

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high profile, large-scale government research program
• Join a well-regarded market research firm
• Work alongside experienced qualitative researchers on projects that inform national policy

We look forward to hearing from you.