Team Leader

dentsu; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising services company is seeking a Team Leader in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to oversee qualitative research projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in project management and data analysis. This full-time position requires leadership in managing teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects to meet client objectives. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in qualitative research within a market research context.
• Experience in various qualitative research methods such as Online focus groups and IDIs.
• Graduate or Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution to meet client goals.
• Design qualitative research methodologies to ensure compliance.
• Mentor a team of qualitative researchers and support staff.
• Oversee data collection activities for accuracy.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings.

Skills

Project Planning

Qualitative Research

Data Analysis

Team Management

Communication

Education

Graduate or Master’s/Business degree from a tier 1/2 school

Tools

MS Office

SPSS

Discuss.IO

Zoom interviews

Recollective

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Overview

This person will serve as single point for client and for the team and leads (directly/oversees) all aspects of data collection and field management, including sample and quota design, deployment plans, field work monitoring, managing field related issues, and managing panel vendors to meet client’s field objectives.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in qualitative research within a market research context, with exposure to qualitative research methods such as Online focus groups, IDIs, exploratory research.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with their goals. Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Research Design and Methodology: Design qualitative research methodologies, including focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnographies, and content analysis. Develop research instruments such as discussion guides, interview protocols, and observation checklists. Ensure ethical standards and compliance with relevant regulations in conducting research. Review the Screener Questionnaire and share inputs/suggestions. Profile grid creation, field schedule creation, facility form generation.
• Team Management and Collaboration: Scheduling and assisting the moderator IDI, FGD, Triads etc. Manage and mentor a team of qualitative researchers and support staff. Facilitate regular team meetings to monitor project progress and address any issues.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the recruitment and screening of study participants. Supervise data collection activities, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Analyze qualitative data using appropriate techniques, identifying key themes, patterns, and insights. Video transcript grid creation for each interviewee.
• Reporting and Presentation: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing research findings. Review transcripts to generate insights, image/video tagging, video merging. Present research results to clients and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations. Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and project specifications.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency. Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands. Monitor and report on project financials, making adjustments as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate or Master’s/Business degree from a tier 1/2 school or university.
• Relevant experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in the market research industry.
• Technical/Domain:
  • Mandatory: MS Office
  • Preferred: SPSS Skills
  • Moderate knowledge of tools like Discuss.IO, Zoom interviews, Recollective, etc.

Competencies

• Communication
• Learnability
• Team work
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• People Management

Location

Goregaon/ Thane

Additional information

• Time Zone: Work in client specific time zones (PST, EST, CST).
• Location: DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT Park
• Brand: Merkle
• Time Type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Advertising Services

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