Project Manager

About this role

About L & E Research, Inc.

Since 1984, L&E Research has been connecting companies with the right people to make conversations happen. We partner with the world’s top brands across healthcare, consumer, legal, and biotech to deliver qualitative research recruitment and solutions they can trust. We’re a close-knit, people-first team that takes the work seriously and enjoys doing it together.

Project Manager

*Full-Time · Remote* *(EST or CST)*

The Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of research studies from kickoff to close. This is a role for someone who’s organized, client-focused, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts at once. You’ll work closely with our clients and internal teams to make sure every project lands on time, within budget, and at the quality level our clients expect.

If you’ve got a knack for keeping things on track, communicating clearly under pressure, and solving problems before they become issues, this is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Plan & Scope

• Define project scope in collaboration with the Project Director and create detailed work plans that sequence activities from start to finish.
• Determine the time, budget, and resources needed and build a realistic schedule that keeps everything on track.
• Set the objectives and success measures for each project upfront so the whole team is aligned.

Staff & Brief

• Work with the Recruiting Operations Manager to assign the right staff to each study.
• Make sure everyone on the project is fully briefed and set up to do their best work.

Execute & Communicate

• Drive execution of the project plan, keeping documentation current and files organized throughout.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed to keep deliverables on track.
• Maintain a clear communication cadence with clients and internal stakeholders so no one is ever in the dark.

Control & Close

• Draft project reports for Project Directors and clients, and manage all budg...