Associate - Project Management (Primary Research)

Group Company: Acuity Analytics

Designation: Associate

Office Location: Gurgaon (Hybrid)

Position Description:

Manage end-to-end primary research projects including online surveys, CATI, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions while coordinating directly with clients and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Client communication and project requirement understanding.
• Project launch with accurate quotas and target audience.
• Vendor management, vendor onboarding, bidding, and database development.
• RFQ and SOW creation.
• CATI call recording validation.
• Track fieldwork progress across multiple live projects.
• Stakeholder management across clients, vendors, scripting, and data processing teams.
• Data analysis and research findings reporting.
• Presentation of findings to management and leadership.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Process optimization initiatives.
• Weekend and extended-hour support as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Reporting Team Reporting Designation: Assistant Director, Primary Research

Reporting Department: Consulting & Corporate (Primary Research)

Educational Qualifications Preferred Category: Postgraduate / Graduate

Field Specialization: MBA, B.Tech, Statistics, Business Analytics, Research Studies

Degree: MBA / B.Tech / Statistics or equivalent degree

Academic Score: Strong academic track record preferred

Institution Tier: Preferred but not specified

Required Certification/s: Not Mandatory / Not Specified

Required Training/s: Primary Research Methodologies, Survey Research, CATI Operations, Stakeholder Management (preferred)

Required Work Experience Industry: Market Research, Consulting, Research & Analytics, Business Research Services

Role: Primary Research Associate / Project Management Associate

Years of Experience: 3-8 Years

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful delivery of primary research projects.
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
• Timely project completion.
• Vendor management effectiveness.
• Data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Process improvement contributions.

Required Competencies:

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Required Knowledge:

• Primary Research methodologies.
• Online surveys, CATI, IDIs, and FGDs.
• Business Analysis concepts.
• Data interpretation and reporting.
• Vendor and fieldwork management.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Project coordination and execution.
• RFQ and SOW preparation.
• Data analysis and presentation.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Time and stakeholder management.

Required Abilities Physical: Ability to work extended hours and rotational shifts.

Other:

• Quick learner.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Adaptability to new challenges.
• Team-player mindset.
• Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Environment Details:

Hybrid work model based out of Gurgaon with rotational shifts covering APAC, India, UK, EST, and PST regions. Weekend and extended support may be required.

Specific Requirements Travel: Minimal / As Business Requires

Vehicle: Not Required

Work Permit: Valid authorization to work in India

Other Details Pay Rate: As per company compensation structure

Contract Types: Full-Time Permanent

Time Constraints: Immediate joiners preferred

Compliance Related: Adherence to company policies and client confidentiality requirements

Union Affiliation: Not Applicable