Maira Abid
Project Manager @IDC
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @IDC
Toronto, ON, CA
Delivered 600+ client-facing research projects valued at $11M+, contributing to high client satisfaction and renewal rates.Managed end-to-end lifecycles of B2B research assets for US clients, including Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups across diverse industries.Acted as Primary liaison between Clients and Internal Cross-Functional Teams (Sales, Analysts, Editorial, Design, and Video), ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder alignment.Led Post-Sale Client Kickoff Calls to establish expectations, explain purchased assets and outline next steps.Created and maintained custom Project Schedules by coordinating availability across departments, ensuring timely execution and resource efficiency.Oversaw Project Tracking, Timeline Enforcement & Milestone Management adherence to IDC’s quality and editorial standards.Maintained ongoing communication across stakeholders via email, messaging platforms, and meetings to address blockers, escalate issues, and manage change.Scheduled and led follow-up meetings with clients and analysts when additional clarification or feedback was required, ensuring alignment on project direction.Processed analyst Payouts in line with work completion, maintaining Accuracy & Transparency in compensation procedures.Mitigated Risk, Changes, & Client Expectations, proactively identifying and resolving potential delays or concerns to keep projects on track.Ensured smooth handoff & timely delivery of final assets to clients, maintaining a consistent standard of excellence.Played a key role in driving repeat business through successful Project Delivery & strong Relationship Management.
EDUCATION
Conestoga College
Postgraduate Certificate, 3D Animation
Conestoga College
Postgraduate Certificate, Virtual Reality Production
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
ABOUT MAIRA ABID
Project management professional with 4+ years of experience managing projects in the B2B and market research industry. I have successfully delivered 600+ projects worth over $12M on time and within budget while working with diverse teams, stakeholders, and international clients. I started out with a Bachelor of Computer Science, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction and Game Development. With a passion for gaming, I have worked on multiple games and virtual reality projects during my studies and I also have a paper published in IDC\'19. I continued my education in Virtual Reality (VR Production) and 3D animation, and am looking forward to working in the creative industries.
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