Survey Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Survey Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Opportunities for Survey Managers

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.

Find Survey Manager Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$80K - $110K *

Champion surveying excellence by leading a skilled crew in diverse projects, managing field activities, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality results in construction and design surveys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $104K *

Champion innovative surveying techniques while drafting essential plats and maps. Collaborate with project managers to ensure accuracy and compliance in land surveying projects, contributing to infras...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your expertise in land surveying by managing boundary and topographic surveys, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful land development projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee boundary and topographic surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with project teams and municipal entities to facilitate land development projects while utilizing adv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and implementation of statewide assessments, providing leadership and technical expertise to ensure effective online testing across Maryland's educational landscape from preki...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in delivering precise survey data for municipal projects. Utilize your expertise in geomatics to supervise teams, ensure safety, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders while adva...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $105K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in survey technology to process diverse surveys, conduct analyses, and prepare detailed maps and reports while collaborating with clients and managin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Lead and optimize field operations across multiple large-scale project sites, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing resources, schedules, and budgets to achieve project milestones an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading complex healthcare projects. Manage cross-functional teams, drive innovation with AI, and ensure successful project delivery from initiation to closure while enhancing o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $202K *

Lead the charge in pioneering innovative survey methodologies, overseeing a multidisciplinary team to design and implement hybrid survey experiments in West and Central Africa, ensuring scientific rig...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI research and policy. As a Research Manager, you'll lead interdisciplinary projects, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate with experts to drive impactf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of agentic AI by driving the feedback loop that measures and enhances quality. Collaborate across teams to define impactful metrics and elevate product standards in this dynamic, grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Lead the measurement and enhancement of next-gen agentic AI systems. Define quality metrics, partner with engineering and data science, and drive continuous product improvement while shaping innovativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects and mentoring teams while ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence. Drive project success through effective communication and coordination wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by developing and implementing robust testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, enhance customer sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support our team by managing inspection schedules for CAPEX projects in the oil and gas sector. Collaborate with clients and inspectors to ensure quality standards and timely execution, while maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering actionable insights through complex research programs. You'll lead projects from design to delivery, ensuring excellence while collaborating with clients and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Survey Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Survey Manager openings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and apply to listings that fit your experience and career goals.