What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Delivery Manager position at kantar?
We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply... Job Details Job Title Junior Delivery Manager (Operations / Delivery Support) Role Overview The Junior Delivery Manager is a supportive operational Project Management role responsible for ensuring the end-to-end delivery of selected global research studies. The role focuses on execution excellence—making sure projects are delivered according to scope, timelines, and costs, with strong coordination between operations and client management teams. This is a junior-level position with an emphasis on project management capability rather than research expertise. Market research knowledge can be learned on the job; strong organizational and PM skills are critical. Key Responsibilities / Functions Project Delivery & Execution Support end-to-end delivery of selected global studies. Participate in global kick-off meetings and ensure alignment between what was sold and what is delivered. Track project progress using timelines and trackers, identifying risks and delivery gaps. Ensure delivery is aligned with scope, timing, and budget. Operational Project Management Act as an operational Project Manager (PM), focusing on structure, organization, and follow-through. Monitor deliverables, milestones, and dependencies across teams and countries. Support change control and manage scope adjustments. Provide quality control over operational deliverables before handoff. Stakeholder & Client Support Support Client Management teams with inputs, questionnaires, and delivery coordination (support role). Ensure alignment between internal operations, client teams, and global stakeholders. Communicate clearly and proactively when risks, delays, or issues arise. Analysis & Problem Solving Perform basic analytical review of data and deliverables to identify inconsistencies or errors. Support troubleshooting when quality or delivery issues occur. Apply structured thinking to understand project logic and execution flow. Requirements Experience Prior experience in Project Management, Operations, or Delivery roles (mandatory). Experience outside Market Research is acceptable; PM skills are the priority. Junior to early-mid level; role does not require Server Delivery Model expertise initially. Education / Background Preferred academic backgrounds: Marketing Business Administration Communications Other backgrounds acceptable if strong PM experience is demonstrated. Language English: Intermediate (required) Needed to support global projects and participate in English-speaking kick-offs. Soft Skills Strong organization and planning skills High attention to detail Clear and confident communication Basic analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment Work Model Hybrid model Expected to attend the office at least 2 times per week Flexibility depending on workload and project peaks, but office presence may be required when needed Location São Paulo, Avenida Francisco Matarazzo Ground and 4th FloorBrazil Kantar Rewards Statement At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow. KANTAR Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future. For information about how Kantar processes your personal data in the job application process, please click here to read our candidate privacy notice.