Research Project Controller

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

334857646

Date posted:

Friday, September 3, 2021

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


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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