Program Director, Market Research

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Director Market Research

Location: West Coast (San Francisco Seattle)

Level: Senior / Director

Salary: 150-160k base benefits bonus etc.

Role Overview

The Program Director Market Research is the operating and strategic backbone of a high-impact multi-workstream research and growth initiative. This role exists to ensure that market research strategy translates into disciplined execution clear priorities and measurable business impact.

This is a senior highly visible role for someone who thrives at the intersection of market research strategy and operations. You will work closely with executive leaders research teams and cross-functional partners to align research programs with client growth priorities innovation efforts and long-term market opportunity development.

If you excel at bringing structure to complexity driving momentum across teams and turning insight into action this role is built for you.

What Youll Do

1. Research Program Leadership & Operating Cadence

Own and run the operating rhythm for large multi-stakeholder market research programs
Establish clear governance meeting cadences decision forums and follow-through mechanisms
Build agendas pre-reads action logs and decision frameworks
Ensure leaders and teams stay aligned focused and accountable

2. Integrated Roadmap & Execution Management

Own the integrated roadmap across:

Strategic market research initiatives
Client growth and account priorities
Innovation and new solution development
Research capability and talent evolution

Track milestones dependencies risks and outcomes
Surface issues early and drive resolution across teams

3. Insight Reporting & Executive Storytelling

Translate research activity and results into clear executive-level narratives
Build dashboards and updates that connect insights to business outcomes
Synthesize whats working whats not and what decisions are needed
Prepare executive-ready communications for senior leadership and stakeholders

4. Cross-Functional Coordination (Air Traffic Control)

Act as the connective tissue across:

Market research teams
Client leadership and growth functions
Marketing innovation and operations partners

Reduce duplication friction and misalignment
Ensure research priorities show up in account strategies innovation roadmaps and client engagements

5. Activation Forums & Thought Leadership Enablement

Lead the operational execution of research-driven activations including:

Client forums and executive briefings
Thought leadership events and innovation showcases
Internal leadership sessions

Ensure events and activations drive tangible outcomes:

Deeper client relationships
Opportunity creation
Strategic alignment

6. Strategic Partner to Senior Leadership

Serve as a trusted extension of senior research and business leaders
Anticipate needs pressure-test thinking and bring structure to vision
Enable leaders to stay focused on client impact strategic narrative and external influence

Requirements

What You Bring

812 years of experience in market research strategy consulting operations or program leadership
Experience leading complex initiatives in matrixed fast-moving organizations
Strong understanding of how market research drives:

Client decision-making
Growth strategy
Innovation and product development

You are exceptional at:

Orchestration prioritization and follow-through
Executive communication and storytelling
Navigating ambiguity with confidence and calm
Influencing without formal authority

You bring:

High ownership and accountability
A bias for action
Comfort working with senior leaders and client-facing teams
The ability to make complex programs feel clear focused and achievable

How Success Is Measured

Research programs run with clear cadence discipline and momentum
Leaders experience the work as focused organized and easy to engage with
Progress risks and results are consistently visible
Insights translate into measurable client and business impact
Research initiatives elevate strategic influence across the organization

Benefits

150-160k benefits bonus etc.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance options
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off including vacation sick time paid holidays and a birthday day off
Paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-being reimbursement for wellness-related expenses
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements (role dependent)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning training and career development programs
Inclusive workplace with diversity equity and inclusion initiatives

Why This Role Matters

This role shapes how market research moves from insight to impact. You wont just manage programsyoull enable better decisions stronger execution and sustained growth at the highest levels.

Required Skills:

What You Bring 812 years of experience in market research strategy consulting operations or program leadership Experience leading complex initiatives in matrixed fast-moving organizations Strong understanding of how market research drives: Client decision-making Growth strategy Innovation and product development You are exceptional at: Orchestration prioritization and follow-through Executive communication and storytelling Navigating ambiguity with confidence and calm Influencing without formal authority You bring: High ownership and accountability A bias for action Comfort working with senior leaders and client-facing teams The ability to make complex programs feel clear focused and achievable How Success Is Measured Research programs run with clear cadence discipline and momentum Leaders experience the work as focused organized and easy to engage with Progress risks and results are consistently visible Insights translate into measurable client and business impact Research initiatives elevate strategic influence across the organization

Program Director Market Research Location: West Coast (San Francisco Seattle)Level: Senior / DirectorSalary: 150-160k base benefits bonus etc. Role Overview The Program Director Market Research is the operating and strategic backbone of a high-impact multi-workstream research and growth initiative....