Job Title: Operations Manager
Organisation: Ipsos
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and implement strategic initiatives in order to improve operational processes, aligned to the SSA Operations strategy
- Overall responsibility for quality, timeliness, and profitability of data collection in the Research Division
- Oversees the rollout and full implementation of relevant global processes within operations
- Manages the Field, CATI, Coding, and Quality Control teams to ensure delivery of KPIs
- Ensures teams are suitably resourced with skilled staff, and with appropriate training
- Monitor financial KPIs to ensure meeting (or beating) budgets set
- Provide guidance on how to improve performance versus budget by adopting efficiency initiatives including software and technology
- Act as a trouble-shooter in dealing with particular project issues and problems
- Adheres to policies and procedures, acting as an advocate throughout the Operations teams
- Provides support and guidance to the team in capacity and resource planning
- Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for company operations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Experience in research and specifically in an Operations environment
- 3 – 4 years of hands-on experience on the operational side of Market and Social Research, preferably in full-time positions
- Decisive in nature with the ability to make tough decisions within difficult situations and circumstances
- Excellent team player with a collaborative style of communicating and leading
- Exceptional interpersonal and people skills to work with different types of people
- A solution-oriented person who is able to come up with creative and positive ideas to drive the teams and operations forward
- Considerable ability to manage and coordinate functions of various departments
- Strong commercial acumen
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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