Market Research Vice President, Major Technology Platform

About NRG

NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology.  We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming.  Together, we create with confidence.

We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between:   

• Do what you love. With conviction.
• Where discovery lives. And impact drives.
• Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging.
• Big thinking. Collectively inspired.
• Embrace the journey. Be human.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Vice President to lead and grow our research partnership with a major technology platform shaping how people create, share, and experience content. This client makes major investments in research and innovation, and we are their agency of record for insights.  In this role, you will shape how millions of users engage with this platform every day. 

This is a rare opportunity for a research leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments - someone who enjoys translating complex data into actionable business strategy and seeing their work influence decisions at the highest levels.  You’ll have a front-row seat to how insights drive transformation within one of the world’s most influential technology platforms, all while enjoying the flexibility and balance that make NRG a great place to grow.

Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end primary research initiatives – from proposal through delivery – to answer brand, audience, product and strategic business questions
• Drive projects that inform product evolution, content and communication strategy, as well as platform positioning, with visibility to very senior client stakeholders
• Conduct and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research, with a particular emphasis on usage of advanced methods (e.g. segmentations, conjoint, discrete choice modeling, pricing studies and market sizing)
• Translate data into actionable, visual, story-driven deliverables that inspire decisions and drive growth
• Partner closely with senior client stakeholders to ensure insights are directly connected to business impact
• Develop and nurture deep, trusted relationships with client partners, serving as a strategic advisor and building a deep understanding of their business, priorities, and challenges to ensure their needs are met with insight and impact.
• Mentor and lead a team of talented researchers; delegate effectively while maintaining high-quality standards
• Actively contribute to thought leadership, proposal development and new business initiatives

Who We're Looking For

• Experience – 8 years’ experience working in consumer insights, strategy or analytics – preferably within media, tech or consulting. Supplier-side experience is required. 
• Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome!
• Passion – An enthusiasm for research, data driven approaches, and strategic thinking. You live and breathe all things technology and you enjoy staying up to date on industry trends and developments. Small talking or deep diving on these topics fuels you.
• Executive presence – Experience in handling complex client issues, providing well-informed strategic counsel, at times under tight time
• Research practitioner – Expert-level understanding and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Client-centric – Proven experience nurturing and building relationships with clients, confidently providing strategic guidance to them.
• Business Development mindset– You are excited about proactively driving new business opportunities.
• Leadership – You have a well-developed research acumen and can lead and develop a team. You have no problem helping with decision making related to team management and resourcing. You are a strong collaborator and can partner effectively with leaders across the business to develop and deliver optimal insights for our clients.
• Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to solve complicated questions using creative and collaborative tactics. You lead the development of research plans as well as deliver game-changing insights.
• Storytelling – Strong writing skills where you can craft a story around data insights and clearly communicate key points in a succinct, impactful manner. You have great oral communication skills as well.
• Data analysis techniques – Experience with interpreting advanced methods such as correlation analysis, multivariate analysis techniques (such as cluster/segmentation analysis), conjoint, market sizing, pricing and discrete choice analysis.
• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects!
• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.

Position Type

This is a full-time, exempt position.

What We Offer

We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest.

Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape.

• Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City or New York
  • Given where our client is based, we are only considering candidates who are based on the East Coast or willing to work East Coast hours.
• Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K with company match
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave (baby bonding)
• Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases
• Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities
• Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more)
• Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building
• NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program
• Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties
• Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options

Our Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation, and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role at the Vice President level is $150,000-185,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

Salary : $150,000 - $185,000