Director of Sample Operations
Job Description
QuestionPro, a research and data collection firm, is looking for an experienced Director of Operations to oversee the daily operations of its sampling and data collection division. The ideal candidate will ensure that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and supervising key operational personnel. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of online panels and data collection practices. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities. He/She must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business. The goal is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
- Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of QuestionPro's sampling and data collection services, to ensure a smooth operation
- Collaborate with the Sales team to identify and resolve issues pertaining to sampling and data collection practices
- Experience with Vendor and partner management: contract negotiations, coordination of sample plans, campaign planning, setup, and tracking, problem resolution
- Manage and maintain the health of QuestionPro's proprietary panels
- Work closely with QuestionPro's clients on project specifications primarily related to sampling and data collection services(programming and tabs)
- Manage the in-field needs of multiple projects by communicating with project managers, other members of operations, and contracted vendors to ensure deliverables are met
- Advise on realistic timelines in order to complete projects on time and/or notify appropriate staff with alternate plans when necessary
- Perform quality control checks for sample processing, survey programming, and data processing
- Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback
- Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
- Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
- Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
- Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors
- Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations
Skills
- Proven experience as Director of Operations or equivalent position
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Outstanding communication and people skills
- Knowledge of industry’s legal rules and guidelines
- In depth knowledge of panel and sampling operations
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Familiarity with MS Office and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM)
- BS/BA in business administration or relevant field