Qualitative Research Manager

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

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Job Details

We’re the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.  

Why this job is important

As our new Qualitative Research Manager, you’ll play a key role in turning human stories into clear, commercial advice for leading brands. You’ll help us understand what’s happened, why, and how to shape the marketing strategies that drive the future. By combining modern qualitative methods with Kantar’s AI-enabled tools and validated frameworks, you’ll deliver insights that are both deeply human and technologically advanced. This is your opportunity to work at the cutting edge of research, blending traditional expertise with innovative digital approaches to help our clients succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver qualitative studies (in-depth interviews, focus groups, ethnography, online communities/mobile diaries)
• Moderate sessions and turn findings into sharp, senior-ready narratives
• Use Kantar’s IP and AI-assisted analysis to accelerate pattern-finding and recommendations
• Own timings, budgets, and quality; collaborate with onshore/offshore teams
• Partner with Client Partners on proposals, pricing, and growth opportunities
• Contribute to our expert community and help us grow

The ideal skills & experience

• Strong qualitative research skills (design, moderation, analysis, storytelling) and digital fluency
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Resilience, flexibility, and a passion for open dialogue and curiosity
• Fluency in Norwegian and English (native level preferred)
• Experience managing projects and working with diverse teams

What’s in it for you

• Work with and learn from the industry’s best minds, both locally and globally
• Opportunity to work with exciting brands and make a real impact
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive culture

Why join Kantar?

You’ll be joining our Insights division, the masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for, how to reinvent and renew their offer, how to better reach audiences, and how to win with consumers. By blending human insights expertise with the latest technology advances, Insights make sure we can deliver innovative information to brands everywhere.

What about Kantar itself? Well, we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.  

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority, and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others with us.  

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Location

Oslo, LakkegataNorway

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. 

 

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. 

 

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. 

 

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. 

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.