ORC Guideline, Inc. ranks among the Honomichl Global 2008 Top 25 market research firms, U.S. 2008 Top 50 market research firms, and U.S. 2007 Top 50 market research firms.  We are the nation’s only comprehensive resource for custom business research services serving corporate America. Through our end-to-end service continuum ORC Guideline creates personalized solutions that enable you to make informed business decisions to address clients’ business needs.  Our clients span a number of industries, including consumer products and services, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and advertising.

We have an immediate opening for a Project Director in the Consumer team of our Business Research division based in New York City. 

Responsibilities of the Project Director position include:

·   Lead and manage multiple teams of  Directors and Analysts who are responsible for fulfilling client work and engagements;

·   Identify new revenue opportunities in partnership with the Managing Director and Sales Director; conduct scoping calls and writes business proposals, as required;

·   Fully understand clients needs and builds lasting relationships with clients; anticipate and proactively address client concerns with the best ORC Guideline service;

·   Oversee assigned client engagements, including setting project scope, project analysis, writing and communication;

·   Effectively lead interim meetings and deliver presentations to clients; present interim and final report findings;

·   As appropriate, apprise clients on project progress and ensure projects are delivered on time and budget;

·   Collaborate with Managing Director and team members to prepare and deliver client presentations;

·   Regularly contribute to mentoring and developing staff, including hiring and retaining staff;

·   Provide oversight and feedback on work done by all team members, including final deliverables, to ensure ORC Guideline delivers high-quality work and meets client expectations;

·   Participate in sales and marketing activities as assigned by the Managing Director.

Candidates must possess the following:

·   BA/BS from a 4 year college or university.  Minimum GPA 3.0.

·   Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a professional services environment and a background in consulting, research or project management.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience with understanding client business needs, scoping projects and writing proposals; excellent presentation skills, including outstanding oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with senior executives; the ability to multi-task, including managing the research on several projects simultaneously, as well as producing deliverables and high level of productivity to meet deadline challenge; naturally inquisitive; have a high level of energy and self-initiative; and provide a level of service that exceeds clients expectations.

ORC Guideline offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefit package. 

For immediate consideration please forward a cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume to careers@orcguideline.com as attachments in either Microsoft Word (.doc) or Portable Document Format (.pdf).  You must indicate Project Director – Consumer Team in the subject line to ensure proper delivery.  No phone calls please. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. ** This position is based in our New York City offices.** Relocation is not available.