The Senior Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing custom research projects from proposal to completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with robust analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in conducting custom studies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

As a member of the YouGov Canada team, you will:

- Develop research proposals and design methodologies that address client business objectives and information needs
- Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining deep knowledge of category trends, market dynamics, and research best practices across key accounts
- Translate research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that support client decision-making
- Present research findings, insights, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
- Lead and manage custom research studies from inception through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure research execution meets quality standards, internal protocols, and client requirements
- Train, mentor, and coach junior research staff, supporting their professional growth and research capabilities through ongoing review, feedback, and adherence to best practices
- Translate research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that support client decision-making.

What’s in it for you?

- Work for a global industry leader in insight-driven connected data solutions; being part of an exciting, fast-paced environment within a growing business




- Work directly with some of the biggest Canadian and global brands; demonstrating how to leverage our data to answer key business questions
- Benefit from opportunities to demonstrate creativity, innovation and build successful research solutions
- Great team culture, working alongside an amazingly talented team of research consultants

Required Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated thought leadership, strengthening client engagements by connecting ideas to their objectives
- Skilled at building and managing customer relationships, including key stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in an accurate and timely manner
- Strong project management and organizational skills to prioritize work within and across client relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset - everyone on the team gets their hands dirty with data and you will need to be a problem solver not just a problem identifier
- A collaborator’s mentality, eager to partner with internal stakeholders to delight our clients
- A proactive, self-starter with a bias for action
- Intellectually curious, with a growth mindset

Preferred Skills

- Experience with sports, sponsorship research
- Experience with syndicated data platforms
- Knowledge of business intelligence tools, CRM’s, and Client Management Applications (ex. Tableau, PowerBI, Salesforce, Netsuite, Catalyst etc.)
- Experience working with programming languages (ex. SPSS, R, SQL, etc.)
- Experience working with Rosetta Studios
- Exposure to qualitative methodologies
- Prior experience managing or developing others

📌 Senior Research Manager (Toronto)
🏢 YouGov
📍 Toronto