Project Director (Market Research)
Name of the Position: Project Director (Market Research) Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and result-oriented Project Director with proven track-record to join our team in New Delhi. The Project Director will play a pivotal role in driving project excellence, leading client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of insights and solutions. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in market research, ad-hoc studies, project leadership, and client happiness. The incumbent would report to Executive Director. Job Location: New Delhi Qualification: MBA/ MBE/ PGDBM OR P.G. in Statistics/ Economics/ Social Sciences or Masters in Psychology Experience: Minimum 7-12 years in Market Research/ Consumer Insights with a reputed Market Research organization or in a Client Organization with cross-functional consumer insights roles Key Responsibilities: · Project Leadership: Take end-to-end ownership of ad-hoc/ custom and syndicated projects, overseeing their planning, execution, and successful completion. Provide strategic guidance and ensure projects are aligned with client objectives. · Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers, researchers and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Set clear expectations, delegate tasks, and facilitate skill development. · Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded. Serve as the primary point of contact for client interactions. · Business Development: Collaborate with the different teams to identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and pitch to potential clients. · Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, scope, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables. Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed. · Research Methodologies: Develop and Design research methodologies and sampling design tailored to client requirements, selecting appropriate techniques for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. · Quality Assurance: Uphold the highest standards of quality in research methodologies, data analysis, and reporting. Ensure adherence to industry best practices and ethical guidelines. · Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively manage challenges to ensure projects remain on track. · Reporting and Presentation: Oversee the creation of insightful and visually engaging research reports and presentations that effectively communicate findings, insights, and actionable recommendations to clients. · Leadership Excellence: Demonstrate strong leadership qualities by guiding the team through complex projects, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. · Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to leverage expertise and resources, contributing to a holistic understanding of research projects. Skills: · Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Must be a go-getter and can work under client's/ project delivery deadlines. · Proficiency in using statistical analysis tools and software for data analysis and visualization. · Demonstrated leadership abilities, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results. · Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. · Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex insights in a clear and concise manner. · Client-focused attitude with a demonstrated ability to build and nurture client relationships. · Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate and reliable research outputs. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools. Why Join MDRA: MDRA offers a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and collaboration. As a Project Director, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, interact with industry experts, and contribute to the success of organization and its clients. We value creativity, integrity, and excellence in research and provide a platform for individuals to showcase their expertise. If you are a motivated and skilled market research professional looking for a challenging role in a dynamic organization, you can apply for the position of Project Director at MDRA. Compensation: Remuneration would be as per the industry standards and commensurate with qualification and experience of the selected candidate. Application Process: To apply, please email your updated resume mentioning the academic percentage from class Xth along with a cover letter highlighting the following to hr@mdraonline.com ASAP: Relevant experience: Current CTC with monthly take home in Rs.: Expected CTC: Notice Period: Explaining your interest in the position: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions. About MDRA: MDRA is a leading market research and analysis company specializing in delivering valuable insights to businesses across various industries. With a strong commitment to providing data-driven solutions, MDRA empowers its clients to make informed decisions and drive growth. It has clients across private sector, public sector and holds numero uno position in certain research studies like ranking of colleges, b-schools and has conducted some of the largest b2b studies in the country. For more details, visit: www.mdraonline.com [ Note: Please note that the responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to provide an overview of the role and are not exhaustive. The Project Director may be required to perform additional tasks as deemed necessary by the organization.] Show more Show less