Research Project Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, an international market research company, is currently looking to employ a Research Project Controller.

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FUNCTIONAL DEFINITION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Research Project Controller is responsible for planning and executing the production cycle for assigned projects, providing practical feedback to the project / research manager for field management purposes and running monthly client reports where applicable. He/she has an extensive understanding of the project’s specifications and deadlines to ensure the delivery of accurate data.

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SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Matric, or relevant college experience.
• Excel proficiency a must.
• SQL, SAS, Power BI proficiency advantageous.
• Understanding of data process advantageous.
• Strong Numerical Skills.
• Process Driven.
• Deadline-Driven.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Setup and Implementation:

• Ensure the necessary information is available for data inspection and production process.
• Assist with improvement of process flow.
• Programming using SAS/SQL or program provided in order to work through data quickly and efficiently.

Quota Management:

• Ensure monthly quota is met as per production standards.
• Provide recruitment instructions to project management where needed.
• Monitor sample churn and follow up with project / research manager.

Data Processing and Reporting:

• Extract raw data using either SAS/SQL or program provided.
• Run data through cleaning process using program provided.
• Manage data importing process in coordination with IT department.
• Use pre-setup workbooks to check data trends and movements.
• Based on the results of these checks, make informed decisions and manage updates in coordination with data science and IT department.
• Manage sign off process with data science and account management.
• Run final data checks before reporting commences.
• Assist with report run where applicable using Excel and Power BI.

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