Associate - Project Management (Primary Research)

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurgaon (Hybrid) seeks an Associate to manage end-to-end primary research projects including surveys, CATI, IDIs, and FGDs, coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes client communication, project setup with quotas, vendor management, RFQ/SOW creation, and data analysis, with responsibilities spanning across scripting, fieldwork progress, and presenting findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Industry: Market Research, Consulting, Research & Analytics, Business Research Services.
• Role: Primary Research Associate / Project Management Associate
• Years of Experience: 5-10 Years
• Required Training: Primary Research Methodologies, Survey Research, CATI Operations, Stakeholder Management (preferred)
• Required Knowledge: Primary Research methodologies, Online surveys, CATI, IDIs, and FGDs, Data interpretation and reporting
• Required Skills: Research and analytical skills, Project coordination and execution, RFQ and SOW preparation, Data analysis and presentation, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Time and stakeholder management.

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

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

RFQ & SOW prep

Data presentation

Excel & PowerPoint

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA

B.Tech

Statistics

Business Analytics

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate - Project Management (Primary Research) Udyog Vihar Phase II, Gurgaon, Haryana, India 5 - 12 Years Permanent

Job Description

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: 5-10 Years

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful delivery of primary research projects.
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
• Timely project completion.
• Data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Process improvement contributions.
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to Detail

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:

• 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.
• 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

Job Snapshot

Job ID

JOB_8294

Department

Primary Research

Location