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Company and Job Overview
A Japanese consulting firm is seeking a Research Manager to support its business operations and expansion in Vietnam.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Job Responsibilities
- Lead or collaborate with overseas offices to manage projects end-to-end, from initial proposal development through final report delivery.
- Design appropriate research approaches based on clients’ objectives and research needs, including desk research, quantitative surveys, qualitative methods (FGDs), and expert interviews.
- Analyze raw data and synthesize findings into clear, compelling PowerPoint storylines that deliver actionable “so-what” insights for clients.
- Present research findings and recommendations to client teams and internal management.
- Manage relationships with external research agencies and vendors, including scope negotiation, fieldwork quality control, and ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.
- Monitor team capacity and workload to ensure efficient project execution.
- Lead, coach, and develop Consultants and Senior Consultants by strengthening technical skills and setting clear performance expectations.
- Review team members’ deliverables and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality outputs.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent.
- 5–7+ years of professional experience in a market research agency or management consulting firm.
- Strong understanding of market research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and expert interviews.
- Proven ability to design research projects from scratch based on diverse client briefs.
Solid project management experience, including managing external vendors and cross-functional teams. - Professional proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 level or above).
- Strong PowerPoint and data analysis skills.
Ability to clearly translate complex data into actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- English proficiency.
- Experience working with international teams or overseas offices.
- Familiarity with consulting frameworks and structured problem-solving approaches.
- Leadership experience in mentoring or developing junior consultants.
- Personal attributes such as high curiosity, proactive attitude, collaborative mindset, and strategic thinking.
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