Project Manager* - Employee Research / Surveys

Project Manager* – Employee Research / Surveys

Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world advance the health, wealth and careers of their most vital asset — their people. As part of Mercers career business, our EX Survey practice uses Mercer\’s consulting strength and capabilities in talent management, supported by market leading digital platforms, to help clients reinforce their commitment to employee engagement.

We are enabling organisations and employees to provide meaningful feedback. With survey data from more than one million employees annually across 130 countries and 80 languages, we are the leading global HR Consulting Firm and a specialist in organisational research, our advisory capabilities and technologies span all aspects of the employee experience, including engagement, pulse and lifecycle surveys. We are applying state-of-the-art approaches to provide employees with a voice, either with our own tools and technology or in cooperation with our partners, including Qualtrics and Forsta.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Europe, to support and lead projects across the region, especially in the DACH region, i.e. German speaking countries.

We offer hybrid work arrangements combining working from home with a secondary office location in our Munich or Frankfurt office.

• Lead the planning and execution of our client projects either as stand-alone projects, or part of wider programmes from inception to completion;
• An ability to define, maintain and report on project metrics including scope, risk and project plans for both internal and client stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects in parallel
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Contribute to standardising processes aimed at maximising utilisation and risk reduction on project delivery;
• Clearly articulate requirements needed for delivery, share the importance of project deadlines and explain technical solutions along with best practice relevant for each client;
• Monitor project progress and performance, making adjustments as necessary.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

• 3+ years\‘ experience in survey related research acquired either through a research or consultancy related environment;
• A relevant university degree (i.e. Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or other) and/or have relevant industry experience;
• Holding a project management qualification would be a definite plus (PMP, PRINCE 2, Agile);
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Fluency in both German and English is essential. Fluency in other European languages (i.e. French, Italian, Spanish) would be a bonus.

What makes you stand out:

• You are a strong communicator and proactive;
• Have a client and delivery mind-set, able to focus on delivering excellence and ensuring client satisfaction;
• Prioritization skills, flexibility and an entrepreneurial mindset;
• Ideally you will have knowledge of Qualtrics Ex or similar Ex digital platforms.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated person, with employee survey project management experience, good data & interpersonal skills, who has an interest in how organisations work and how they strive towards making their employees experience a priority. You will join an international friendly, supportive team, and be able to quickly become a part of the wider Mercer Transformation Team as we look to grow our business in 2025 and beyond.

• Individual development opportunities;
• An international corporate environment in which diversity, sustainability and social commitment are a priority;
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working;
• Competitive Salary and a selection of benefits and deferred compensation opportunities;
• A secure, permanent employment relationship.