Project Manager

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Are you a highly organised, commercially sharp project manager who thrives on turning complex, fast-moving work into flawlessly executed delivery? We're looking for a Project Manager to join our close-knit team in London. If you are great at managing budgets, have a knack for spotting scope creep a mile off, and genuinely enjoy solving the unique puzzles of qualitative research, then this role is for you. Coming from a fast-paced agency, a strategic research consultancy, or a client-facing account management role, this is your opportunity to step up and become the operational heartbeat of our delivery function. Working closely with our diverse team to bring cultural insights to life, you will have the autonomy to shape our delivery processes, navigate multi-market logistics, and confidently guide senior stakeholders. This is a brilliant space to deepen your expertise in global fieldwork and scale your strategic impact. Your meticulous execution will be the driving force that ensures our projects land beautifully, ultimately shaping the real-world strategies of the world's leading brands. About us We are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice with offices in London, NYC, LA, Singapore, and Manila. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions. Our work investigates the hidden insights in everyday life - from the psychology behind the rise of absurdism in media, and teenagers' obsession with Romantasy and fan fiction, to why AI companions are becoming Gen Z's go-to besties - and makes them meaningful for brands. Our team is a blend of disciplines and skills, from psychology to journalism and anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites us is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work. About the role Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you'll work across both our membership and bespoke consultancy teams to guide projects seamlessly from start to finish. You'll be the vital link connecting our internal researchers, global fieldwork partners, and clients, taking full ownership of the operational execution behind our social science research and membership project delivery. You'll spend your time building comprehensive timelines, mapping out complex international logistics, and managing vendor relationships across different markets simultaneously. By tracking project health and keeping resources aligned, you will ensure every piece of work lands on time, on budget, and to our high standards. The day-to-day Managing projects across membership and consultancy streams Working closely with senior teams to ensure seamless execution from start to finish Overseeing participant recruitment, scheduling, and logistics for qualitative research projects including focus groups, ethnographies, and online communities Building and maintaining detailed project plans, timelines, and delivery roadmaps for both client-facing and internal workstreams Tracking project budgets, monitoring spend, and proactively flagging scope creep or financial risks to senior stakeholders Liaising daily with internal teams, ensuring clear updates, prioritised to-do lists, and aligned delivery expectations across departments Contributing to the ongoing development of internal delivery processes, helping improve efficiency and consistency across projects About you You are a detail-driven and highly organised project manager who is confident working across multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. You are comfortable building structured project plans, managing timelines with precision, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You are equally strong on the human side of delivery. With high emotional intelligence and cultural empathy, you navigate relationships with ease, whether with senior internal stakeholders or external clients. You communicate clearly, confidently, and calmly, even when projects become fast-moving or high-pressure. When challenges arise, you are steady and solution-focused. You don't overreact to change. Instead, you bring clarity, structure, and calm decision-making. You are someone teams rely on to keep projects on track and expectations aligned. 3-5 years of project or account management experience within a fast-paced agency, strategic research consultancy, or client-side insights team Proven track record coordinating end-to-end qualitative fieldwork and participant recruitment across mobile ethnographies, online communities, in-person and remote focus groups Sharp financial acumen with direct experience tracking project budgets and proactively mitigating scope creep Confidence managing senior client stakeholders and collaborating directly alongside internal Senior Leadership Teams Prior experience working with financial services clients (highly desirable but not essential). Genuine interest in exploring new markets, cultures, and research methods Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional organisational skills Ability to w

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