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.
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Transform project management in the Texas Survey Department by leading a team of survey technicians, overseeing operations, and driving business development to achieve financial objectives and enhance...
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Take ownership of project management and team leadership in the Texas Survey Department, overseeing operations, client relations, and financial objectives while ensuring project success and team colla...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of surveying by managing projects, leading a skilled team, and fostering client relationships to drive success in the Florida Survey Department...
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Join a team that's redefining surveying excellence by mentoring staff, ensuring quality control, and leading complex boundary analyses. Leverage your expertise in topographic and geodetic surveys to d...
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Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex boundary surveys, mentor staff, and ensure quality control. Leverage your expertise in surveying to drive project success and foster collaboration within a f...
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Unlock potential by leading complex boundary surveys and mentoring survey staff. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality assurance, project planning, and effective communication while delive...
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Lead the charge in managing complex land surveying projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Oversee teams, enhance client relationships, and drive business development while maintaining hig...
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Join our team as a Program Manager leading cross-functional initiatives that optimize reporting systems and support data-driven decision-making, enhancing revenue performance and operational processes...
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Manage the pre-clerkship M.D. curriculum, ensuring effective delivery and coordination of courses. Collaborate with faculty, oversee scheduling, and support students in a dynamic educational environme...
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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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Drive customer success through strategic leadership and innovative solutions, optimizing SaaS adoption and operational value. Lead a high-performing team, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure mea...
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Join a team that's redefining project management excellence. Lead our PMO, guiding a talented group of Project Managers to ensure successful project execution, foster collaboration, and drive continuo...
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Engage as a Surveyor Field Engineer to support complex surveying tasks in heavy construction. Collaborate with teams for accurate site layout, data recordation, and ensure safety and quality standards...
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Lead field survey operations for major civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and manage survey crews for...
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Elevate your career by leading exceptional conference operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and operational excellence in a dynamic corporate dining environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver pr...
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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate measurement across energy assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, data integrity, and operational performance while coa...
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Shape quality assurance by performing advanced dimensional inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications and customer requirements. Collaborate with teams to identify nonconformities and suppor...
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Project Manager - Human Resources
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Champion enterprise-wide HR initiatives by leading strategic projects, managing budgets, and coordinating executive events. Drive collaboration across departments to enhance organizational effectivene...
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Champion high-precision surveying for major industrial projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to coordinate activities and maintain quality standards while leveraging advan...
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Senior Pension and Benefits Specialist
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Take ownership of lab resource coordination, ensuring efficient allocation for testing operations. Lead a team of technicians, manage external test programs, and maintain lab safety and organization t...
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Test Manager, Professional Services
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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.