Marketing Research Project Manager

Here's the deal. You can do top-notch work for a world-class organization and make a difference in people's lives. It's that simple.

We're The Capital Group Companies, a 75-year-old investment management company that prides itself on creating an environment in which our associates feel they can succeed and be valued for their contributions. We're the home of American Funds, one of the three largest mutual fund families in the United States. The benefits of working at Capital include interesting work, exceptional colleagues, a comfortable workplace, competitive salaries and bonuses, and health and life benefits from day one.


Job Description
Here's the deal. You can do top-notch work for a world-class organization and make a difference in people's lives. It's that simple.

We're The Capital Group Companies, a 75-year-old investment management company that prides itself on creating an environment in which our associates feel they can succeed and be valued for their contributions. We're the home of American Funds, one of the three largest mutual fund families in the United States. The benefits of working at Capital include interesting work, exceptional colleagues, a comfortable workplace, competitive salaries and bonuses, and health and life benefits from day one.This role requires an experienced marketing research professional with the ability to manage a range of research projects from start to finish. The person in this position is expected to serve as a center of competence in research design and analysis on a team of researchers and may be called upon to lead and oversee aspects of the work of colleagues and/or vendors. In this role, the associate would be expected to work with various teams to identify research needs, develop project plans and implement research projects. This associate will also be expected to manage relationships with outside research providers, including identifying, assessing and selecting best-in-class research firms.Qualifications

Five or more years experience in marketing research, with the proven ability to manage the survey research lifecycle, from writing questionnaires to managing fieldwork to analyzing results to presenting findings to senior management.

Interpersonal skills are critical, and the candidate should also demonstrate the ability to communicate research results to senior management and collaborate in the cross-functional follow-up needed to make them actionable.

Extensive training in statistics and quantitative survey research methodology, with experience conducting, evaluating, leading, troubleshooting and reporting on a range of research studies using standard quantitative and qualitative techniques is required.

Proven skills with quantitative analytical techniques, including multiple regression analysis, factor and cluster analysis are also necessary.

Some qualitative research skills, especially related to supporting and enhancing survey research projects are desirable. For example, the candidate should be able to conduct in-depth interviews to gather qualitative research insights.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytic skills, good communication and project management skills and be able to work in a highly collaborative environment.Highly desirable but not required:

Expertise using SPSS

Data-mining, database development and maintenance skills

An advanced degree in the social sciences, statistics or business

Knowledge of financial services or the mutual funds business

Experience marketing to and through intermediaries also beneficialWe offer excellent salaries, a progressive environment and a premier benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision coverage effective day one

Three weeks vacation in year one

15% of annual salary plus bonuses contributed by the company to your retirement plan, up to IRS limits

Generous educational assistance

Health club subsidy

Paid, comprehensive training programs

Team-oriented working environment

Business casual dress
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.