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.

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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