Hiring: Vice President, Data & Intelligence Company: Zeno Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:10:40 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in primary research, market research, insights, communications research, analytics, strategy or related fields within an agency, consultancy, client-service or similar environment. Required Skills: •Do you enjoy turning complex questions into research that helps organizations understand audiences, strengthen reputations and make smarter decisions? Are you energized by combining rigorous research with strategic storytelling to uncover insights that shape communications and business strategy? •This is an opportunity for a hands-on research leader to counsel senior clients, lead complex engagements, mentor talent and help grow Zeno's research capabilities while connecting primary research with the broader world of analytics, intelligence and AI-enabled insights. •Research Strategy & Client Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business and communications challenges into research strategies that support audience understanding, reputation, messaging, thought leadership and strategic decision-making. •Primary Research & Methodology: Lead qualitative and quantitative research programs from design through delivery, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, online communities, segmentation, message and concept testing, reputation studies and thought leadership research. •Insights & Strategic Storytelling: Translate complex research findings into clear narratives, executive-ready recommendations and actionable implications that inform communications and business strategy. •Integrated Intelligence & Measurement: Advise clients and internal teams on the right combination of primary research, secondary research, syndicated data, audience intelligence, social listening, media measurement and digital analytics to address business questions. •Client Growth & Business Development: Lead research discovery and scoping conversations, develop research approaches and budgets, identify opportunities to expand client engagements and contribute to new business efforts. •Research Operations & Quality: Oversee research partners, fieldwork, budgets, timelines and quality-control processes while ensuring methodologies and deliverables are rigorous, accurate and aligned with client objectives. Qualifications: •Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative primary research, including research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, sampling, fieldwork, analysis and reporting. •Proven ability to translate complex research findings into clear strategic recommendations and compelling narratives. •In-depth knowledge of communications, reputation and brand research and how insights inform business and communications strategy. •Operational familiarity with survey platforms, statistical analysis, data processing and reporting or visualization tools. •Solid functional working knowledge of adjacent analytics capabilities, including social listening, audience intelligence, earned media measurement, digital analytics and integrated measurement. •Strong writing, storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to make complex findings accessible to diverse audiences. •Collaborative leadership style with curiosity about emerging research methodologies, technologies and AI-enabled approaches. •Operational familiarity with AI-enabled research workflows, automation, APIs or integrated intelligence platforms. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!