Manager - Survey Operations

Kamakhya Analytics Private Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamakhya Analytics Private Limited is seeking an Operations professional to lead and manage end-to-end field projects across political and social sectors in India. You will oversee data collection, recruitment, and vendor management, coordinating with field teams for flawless execution.

Required 3–5+ years in primary/secondary research, operations or project management, with strong English, Punjabi and Hindi skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in primary/secondary research, operations, or project management.
• Proven ability to manage multi-state, large-scale field operations end-to-end.
• Experience in social, political, or citizen-centric fieldwork is advantageous.
• Strong logistics planning and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale field projects across political, policy, and social sectors.
• Oversee primary data collection, including surveys, field recruitment, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with field teams for flawless on-ground execution.
• Translate research designs into robust field-work plans and logistics frameworks.
• Ensure excellence in execution speed, data integrity, and overall KPIs.
• Work with external partners to maintain alignment with standards.
• Guide coordinators and field TLs on operational best practices.

Skills

English

Punjabi

Hindi

Project mgmt

Ops mgmt

Field mgmt

Multi-state coord

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Sociology/Public Policy/Political Science

MBA in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Marketing

Job description

Kamakhya Analytics is a technology-driven research and consulting organisation helping leaders, parties, and institutions decode India’s political and policy landscape.We bring together survey science, data analytics, and strategic insight to answer complex questions about public opinion, governance, and performance. From ground-level fieldwork to advanced modelling and interpretation, every project is built for clarity, accuracy, and impact.Our teams manage the complete research cycle — design, execution, data engineering, and delivery — under a single framework of discipline, transparency, and speed. Quality and integrity define our work. We apply rigorous controls in sampling and verification, maintain secure and reproducible data systems, and communicate results that withstand scrutiny. At Kamakhya, our mission is simple: turn evidence into strategy and insight into action.

About Operations Team

The Operations team is a high-impact vertical within Kamakhya Analytics. As the engine of every project, the Ops team orchestrates collaboration between strategy, research, analytics, and field agents to ensure seamless execution. By maintaining rigorous quality control and end-to-end ownership, they transform complex plans into actionable results.

Operations Team will:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale field projects across political, policy, and social-sector domains.
• Oversee primary data collection processes, including CAPI/IDI/FGD surveys, field recruitment, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with the field teams for flawless on-ground execution
• Translate complex research designs into robust field-work plans and logistics frameworks.
• Ensure excellence in all three operational KPIs
• Execution Speed
• Data Integrity

About The Role

Strategic Coordination & Quality Control

• Work closely with the Operations team to validate sampling strategies and project flow before field deployment.
• Implement rigorous quality control protocols, including real-time monitoring, back-checks, and audio-audit verification.
• Act as the primary bridge between on-ground field teams and the central analytics vertical to ensure data is clean and reproducible.

Project Ownership & Stakeholder Management

• Own the project lifecycle from resource onboarding to final data delivery.
• Monitor daily field progress, troubleshoot on-ground challenges, and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and field agencies to ensure alignment with Kamakhya’s standards.

Team & Practice Development

• Provide guidance and training to coordinators, field TLs, and agents on operational best practices.
• Contribute to building the Operations vertical’s identity through process optimization and methodological excellence.

You will work directly with the Head of Operations, acting as their primary pillar of support, ensuring that Envisioned plans and strategies are executed on the ground.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in Primary research, Secondary research, Marketing Research, Operations Management, Field Management, or Project Management within the research or consulting industry.
• Proven ability to manage multi-state, large-scale field operations end-to-end.
• Experience in social, political, or citizen-centric fieldwork is a significant advantage.
• Strong logical thinking and the ability to structure complex logistics meaningfully.
• Ability to work in high-ownership roles with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in English, Punjabi, and Hindi to support multi-state coordination.
• Excellent communication skills for managing both internal stakeholders and external field teams.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, or an BBA/MBA in Supply Chain/Logistics and Operations Management and Marketing.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-impact team that serves as the execution backbone of India’s leading political research firm.
• Work across a diverse portfolio including political strategy, administrative research, and policy design.
• High visibility role with direct mentorship from the Head of Operations.
• Opportunity to influence large-scale data collection that shapes decisions made by government bodies and political leaders.