Part-Time Project Manager for Custom Research

Part-time Project Manager – Custom Research (Futurum Research) About The Futurum Group Futurum Research, part of The Futurum Group, delivers independent, data-driven insights to help technology leaders make better decisions. Our work spans custom research, market intelligence, and thought leadership across enterprise technology, with a focus on providing objective, analyst-led perspectives to clients. Futurum’s custom research work is commissioned by leading technology vendors (Fortune 500 and quickly-growing startups) across industries and technology sectors, helping to guide their internal strategy, educate the market, and demonstrate their value—based on a foundation of objective, independent data, analysis, and research analyst leadership. Role Overview Futurum Research is seeking a part-time Project Manager to support the execution of select custom research and client-facing engagements. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing streamlined, fast-turn projects while maintaining a high standard of client experience and operational rigor. The Project Manager will focus on quick-turn, short-form deliverables and engagements, including subscription-based market briefs, analyst speaking engagements, and general PM administrative support (e.g., project and project channel setup, reporting). Success in this role requires strong communication skills, comfort in client-facing situations, and the ability to keep projects moving efficiently from intake through delivery. Futurum’s core value proposition includes providing a fast, turnkey experience paired with class-leading authority and insights; our PM is the front line and must embody these core tenets in their work and style. Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Management • Manage end-to-end delivery of client-facing custom research projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met. • Coordinate logistics and execution for analyst and leadership speaking engagements (e.g., briefings, webinars, events). • Track project milestones, manage deadlines, and ensure smooth internal coordination across analysts, editorial, and design teams. • Oversee primary research engagements on occasion (surveys, interview recruitment, etc), such as questionnaire drafting & vendor management. • Manage written and verbal client feedback to drafts, such as: accepting, rejecting, or flagging requested edits; consolidating feedback notes or messaging documents; triaging with analyst authors, copyeditors, or the practice lead. Client Engagement & Intake • Serve as a primary point of contact for select client engagements • Lead project intake calls to clarify scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables • Translate client needs into clear internal briefs and actionable next steps • Coordinate internal teams to develop hypotheses and content outlines, align research design content and sample, and secure client approval • Maintain a professional, responsive, and solutions-oriented client experience Project Setup & Operations • Support project kickoff and setup processes, including documentation, timelines, and resource coordination • Ensure consistency with Futurum Research workflows, templates, and quality standards • Identify opportunities to streamline execution for repeatable, lower-complexity engagements • Draft and refine clear, high-quality project management slide decks, project documentation, and project plans. • Take notes, articulate action items, document learnings, and send follow-up emails and Slack messages based on internal and client calls. Qualifications • 3–6+ years of experience in project management, preferably in research, consulting, marketing, or agency environments • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent, fast-turn projects with minimal oversight • Strong client-facing communication skills, including the ability to lead intake and discovery conversations • Very strong English-language writing skills. • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. • Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (i.e., analysts, writers, designers, marketing) • Familiarity with research deliverables (e.g., briefs, reports, webinars) is a plus Tools & Working Environment • Experience with collaboration and workflow tools such as Google Workspace, Salesforce, TaskRay, and Slack is preferred but not required • Comfort learning and operating within integrated, multi-tool workflows is important • Interest and experience leveraging AI tools (Gemini, Claude, AI Studio, etc), prompts, and automation, with an understanding of AI capabilities and their risks — and an eye for critical review. • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment, including strong written communication and proactive coordination across time zones Preferred Attributes • A highly authoritative, professional style focused on driving action and urgency with clients and colleagues in a respectful but effective way. Speed & turnkey experience are foundational to Futurum’s work; our PM must embody these virtues to drive action. • Experience in technology research, analyst firms, or B2B content environments • Ability to operate in a lean, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities • Strong judgment in poorly defined areas, distinguishing complexity vs. standard approaches, and escalating issues and decisions appropriately. • Proactive mindset with a focus on improving process efficiency and client experience • Skill in design, formatting, and proofing of slide decks to ensure clarity, quality, and visual impact. • English-language direct copy editing and feedback consolidation skills, with the support of formal style guides and review tools. Role Details • Part-time role (hours flexible based on project volume) • Fully remote company and team • Project-based workload with a focus on short-duration, quick-turn, turnkey engagements for premier technology vendors. • Reporting to the VP of Custom Research