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Keller Executive Search · 4 months ago

Research Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Keller Executive Search is a recruitment firm seeking a Research Manager who will shape research strategy and deliver measurable outcomes. This senior role involves partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive operational excellence and scale processes to support growth.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics

Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance

Develop repeatable research frameworks and knowledge assets for decision support

Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops

Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed

Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies

Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities

Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos

Qualification

Research strategyData-driven decision makingTeam leadershipBudget managementVendor negotiation

Required

Accountable for shaping research strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business

Partners closely with cross‑functional leaders

Drives operational excellence and scales processes to support growth