Survey Managers lead the design, execution, and analysis of surveys that help organizations understand customers, employees, markets, and communities. They turn research goals into reliable data and actionable findings, coordinating people, timelines, technology, and quality from planning through reporting. Explore vetted Survey Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
A Survey Manager oversees survey research programs and ensures that studies produce useful, trustworthy results. Responsibilities may include defining research objectives, selecting methodologies, developing questionnaires, managing sampling and fieldwork, monitoring data quality, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on customer experience, market research, public opinion, employee engagement, or academic and policy research.
Employers often seek experience in survey research, research operations, or analytics, along with strong project and people-management skills. Knowledge of questionnaire design, sampling, survey platforms, data collection methods, and statistical analysis can be valuable. Clear communication, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex results into practical recommendations are also important. Requirements vary by role and industry.
Survey Managers work across consulting, technology, healthcare, finance, government, higher education, and market research organizations. Senior professionals may advance into research director, insights leader, customer experience, or analytics leadership roles. Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, scope, and experience; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more.
Browse Survey Manager openings to find roles aligned with your research expertise and leadership goals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply directly to opportunities that match your experience.
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic tracking engagements by providing expert guidance and oversight. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality outcomes, effective communication, and successful project exe...
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Survey Manager - DJ Basin Oil & Gas (Remote)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving the future of land surveying by managing resources and leading a talented survey crew. You will support energy projects, enhance workflows, and ensure accurate deliverables...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate customer experiences by conducting research and analysis to identify stakeholder needs and opportunities. Utilize strategic communications and engagement to translate insights into actionable...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform insights into impactful strategies by leading market research projects, collaborating with account teams, and delivering compelling narratives that drive client decisions and foster long-ter...
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Program Manager, Onsite Data Collection
$110K - $130K *
Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...
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Senior Manager, Automated Scoring
$120K - $150K *
Innovate automated scoring solutions by leading a diverse team of experts. Drive research and development in natural language applications to enhance educational assessments and feedback mechanisms, e...
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Analytics Manager, Marketplace
$105K - $171K *
Lead the charge in optimizing analytics strategies to drive business growth, leveraging data insights to enhance customer experiences and inform strategic initiatives across a dynamic, fast-paced envi...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of utility-scale transmission projects. Oversee contractor activities, ensure quality installations, and foster strong relationships while managing project logist...
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$81K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-impact market research solutions, managing multiple projects, and fostering client relationships. Coach and elevate team standards while utilizing innovative methodo...
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Senior Research Manager, Customer Success
$69K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...
3 weeks ago
$136K - $163K *
Build and lead a high-performing QA team, developing automation frameworks and testing strategies for AI-driven products. Collaborate with engineering to enhance quality and efficiency in a fast-paced...
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Managing Consultant, Safety and Reliability
$126K - $153K *
Transform healthcare safety by leading multi-hospital engagements, applying High Reliability Organization principles, and driving operational improvements to enhance patient care and trust across dive...
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Senior Consultant, Safety and Reliability
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Lead the charge in transforming healthcare safety cultures by applying High Reliability Organization principles, enhancing patient trust, and driving data-driven process improvements across clinical s...
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Sr Editor, Consent Form Development
$66K - $116K *
Elevate your career by joining a team that reviews and edits informed consent forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring new editors and enhancing organizational knowledge in...
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Lead the implementation of safety programs across multiple wind and solar project sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment for all team members and contractors. Collaborate wit...
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Senior Sustainability Consultant
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Elevate sustainability initiatives by leading client engagements in impact inventory, strategy development, and target tracking. Utilize analytical tools to transform sustainability challenges into ac...
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$90K - $110K *
Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by driving impactful sales strategies for consulting services across diverse sectors. Own the entire sales process, engage with customers, and develop tailored solutions that maxim...
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$101K - $150K *
Champion client success by leading complex enterprise implementations, managing risks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Drive stakeholder engagement and project delivery while fostering strong rela...
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Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...
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$150K - $180K *
Champion customer success by leading a Technical Account Management team to enhance retention, drive adoption of our AI-powered platform, and ensure long-term growth through strategic client engagemen...
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$110K - $138K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while fostering quality and continuous improvement across multiple sites in the...
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Test Manager, Professional Services
$132K - $198K *
Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...
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Manager, Efficacy and Insights
$100K - $120K *
Champion strategic research initiatives to enhance product efficacy and student success. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful studies, mentor a growing team, and translate findings into a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Software Development
$95K - $135K *
Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...
4 days ago
What does a Survey Manager do?
A Survey Manager plans and oversees survey research, from defining objectives and designing questionnaires to coordinating data collection, ensuring quality, analyzing results, and sharing findings with stakeholders.
What qualifications are useful for Survey Manager jobs?
Employers commonly value experience in survey research or analytics, project and team leadership, and familiarity with questionnaire design, sampling, survey tools, and data analysis. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.
Where do Survey Managers work?
Survey Managers work in a range of sectors, including market research, consulting, technology, healthcare, finance, government, and higher education.
How much do Survey Managers earn?
Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual postings for compensation details.
How can I find Survey Manager jobs?
Search Ladders for Survey Manager openings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and apply to listings that fit your experience and career goals.