Research Lead
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About the Role
ntam group in Riyadh seeks a Research Lead to drive research initiatives for government transformation and citizen experience projects. The role involves leading qualitative and quantitative research, managing teams, and delivering actionable insights.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from planning through delivery
- Design and implement research methodologies including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder consultations
- Analyze research findings and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Develop research frameworks, reports, presentations, and executive level summaries
- Manage research teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project execution
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and key stakeholders to define research objectives and align outputs with project goals
- Support government entities and public sector organizations with evidence based insights and strategic recommendations
- Monitor industry trends, emerging practices, and relevant policy developments to enhance research quality and relevance
- Ensure research activities adhere to best practices, methodological rigor, and quality standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Research, Economics, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in research, insights, policy analysis, or strategic consulting
- Proven experience leading end to end research projects and managing cross functional teams
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken
- Experience working on government, public sector, or national transformation projects is highly preferred
- Saudi National preferred
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Company Description
- ntam group is a globally recognized agency with Middle Eastern roots, offering comprehensive 360 degree marketing solutions.
- Driven by creativity, technology, and market expertise, ntam empowers brands across various industries to achieve sustainable growth and global impact.
- Through specialized sub brands including ntam health, ntam hospitality, ntam sports, and more, ntam delivers tailored services in media production, web solutions, and sustainability initiatives.
Role Description
- We are seeking a highly skilled Research Lead to drive and oversee research initiatives supporting government transformation, citizen experience enhancement, policy evaluation, and strategic development projects.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, leadership experience, and the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from planning through delivery.
- Design and implement research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder consultations.
- Analyze research findings and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Develop research frameworks, reports, presentations, and executive level summaries.
- Manage research teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and key stakeholders to define research objectives and align outputs with project goals.
- Support government entities and public sector organizations with evidence based insights and strategic recommendations.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging practices, and relevant policy developments to enhance research quality and relevance.
- Ensure research activities adhere to best practices, methodological rigor, and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Research, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in research, insights, policy analysis, or strategic consulting.
- Proven experience leading end to end research projects and managing cross functional teams.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken.
- Experience working on government, public sector, or national transformation projects is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Saudi National.
- Previous experience in citizen experience, customer experience, service design, or government service transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with policy assessment, public sector performance measurement, and strategic planning frameworks.
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