An exciting opportunity for an operational leader and change agent to make a difference, joining the passionate management team of one of the leading market entry firms in India as a leader and catalyst in operational excellence. About Sannam S4 :&nbsp; - Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Sannam S4 is a market leader in providing end-to-end market entry support to international organizations seeking to explore, enter and expand into key emerging markets. Sannam S4 has built its reputation designing and implementing successful market entry and business development strategies for a range of bluechip international clients and world leading educational institutions; initially into India but now into a number of dynamic markets around the world. - We provide support from the early stages where a client is considering a new market, through to supporting the local activities of their employees once they are locally established. Our services include: - Market Research and Venture Validation - Partner / Distributor Search &amp; Due Diligence - Recruitment - HR Advisory - Incubation services and Legal Entity Set Up - Tax, Accounting and Expense Management - Serviced Office / Office Locator Service - PR and Event Management - Importantly, Sannam S4s local teams hold the expertise in the above areas but also constantly work with foreign clients and have an understanding of the standards these clients expect. Our teams are key in helping our clients bridge the gap to the operational realities in the market they are looking to engage with. - In India, we have served in excess of 350 international clients from 13 different countries with their market engagement. We serve a range of companies from FTSE100/Fortune 500, to SMEs, start-ups, governments, trade bodies and universities and colleges. We have a team of 150 based across four main locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. - This year, we will deliver top line growth of in the region of 40% (not bad for an organization also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year!). Next year we are again forecasting material levels of growth. Currently we have over 30 open positions that we are hiring for. In short, it is a really exciting time for the business. This growth is both driven and underpinned by the quality of the service delivery and the trust that clients place in us to support them. But we have big plans and there is more to do! - The Education Research and Partnerships Department - Sannam S4 is home to more than fifty leading educational institutions from around the world including a number of worlds top ten. The range of education sector clients we have investigated the Indian market for in the past include a host of leading Higher Education institutions from around the world, a consortium of UK Further Education colleges, VET institutes of Australia, government bodies, etc. - The team is actively involved in primary research building reports for internal use and for presentations at leading international fora. These exercises help us remain up-to-date in a demanding and dynamic market such as India. It also helps us prepare for the most demanding research requests from our international customers and discover opportunities for them. Our research and partnership specific offering includes : - Be-spoke market research as per customers need - One-to-one meetings and consultation for market overview - Market and competitor intelligence - Define partner fit and shortlist prospective partners - Produce sector specific research papers, trends and projections Job Role/Job Description : - As Sannam S4 continues to grow, a relentless focus on customer service, efficiency, discipline and planning ahead of growth is going to be critical for the business achieving its ambitious plans. The Head of Education Research will lead and oversee the research function and supervise the education research staff. The post holder will establish research processes, evaluate research tools and guide the staff on effectively addressing research problems and will be the custodian of the final output of the team.&nbsp; - It is expected that the post holder will help establish a network of associates with relevant skills to be drawn into projects as and when required.&nbsp; - The Head of Education Research is expected to present the findings to the clients and support the business lead in articulating the rationale and the way forward. This role is critical to the overall growth plans of the organization. - At the disposal of the incumbent is a team of researchers and a key role will be to help the team prioritise tasks to adhere to the timelines assigned to multiple projects. - The incumbent should be comfortable working independently and should have the experience of managing teams of researchers and designing effective work flows. - The incumbent will be required to exercise extreme caution and discretion as s/he may have to handle commercially or otherwise sensitive data as part of outreach exercises. Some clients we serve may be potential competitors with each other. - The post holder will have the responsibility of conceiving original research pieces that will position the organization as a thought leader. Responsibilities : - Supervise the education research team - Project manage research mandates - Effectively interface with key constituents to formulate plans, determine what data/information to gather, and -customise research projects to meet their needs. - Effectively communicate and collaborate with co-workers and management. - Manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders across the organization, meeting deadlines and objectives - Quality control and audit of the output Specific Skills &amp; Qualifications : - Degree qualification in Marketing/Research/ Business/ Commerce/ Mathematics/sciences - Proficiency in conceptualizing and developing methodologies and tools of research - Strong analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver high quality results. - Detail orientation - Familiarity with statistical analysis tools -&nbsp;Advance level computer skills particularly all MS Office Suite of applications - Excellent Customer Relationship Management skills as the role entails communicating (in person, phone or email) with -senior stakeholders in education institutions and large organisations. Experience : - Ten years+ work experience in market research industry Other Requirements : - Ability to lead a team and develop junior staff - Proven track record of project and team management - Pro-active and persistent approach to ensure on-time delivery - Ability to effectively work in challenging situations sometimes alone and stick to deadlines. Competencies : - Research Skills [Very Experienced] - Verbal Communication &amp; Writing Skills [Very Experienced] - Presentation Skills [Very Experienced] - Analytical &amp; Logical Skills [Very Experienced] - Computer Skills [Very Experienced] - Internet Skills [Very Experienced] - Work Management Skills [Very Experienced] - Negotiation Skills [Experienced] - Statistical Research Packages [Very Experienced] Employee Benefits : - Insurance : Sannam S4 provides coverage to all its employees under three insurance policies namely Group Health Insurance, Group Personal Accidental Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance. Under Group Health Insurance, employee and his family (Spouse, up to 2 children and parents are covered). All coverages are as per Company policies. - Holiday and Leaves : Sannam S4 provides total of 11 public holidays and entitlement of 28 leaves to its employees. Sannam S4 also provides maternity, paternity, adoption and bereavement leaves as per company leave policy. - Social Security : Sannam S4 adheres to Employee Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952 and Payment of Gratuity Act 1972. -&nbsp;Tax friendly Salary Structure : Salary package at Sannam S4 is structured in the most tax efficient method as per the Companys policy. - Training Assistance : To enable personal and professional development of our employees, Company endeavors to provide assistance through coaching and training sessions. - Work Schedule : Sannam S4 business days are Monday to Friday. Sannam S4 promotes a culture of flexible working hours and work from home arrangement as per the terms and conditions mentioned in the companys policy. - Safe Work Environment : Sannam S4 provides safe and healthy work environment. Sannam S4 recognizes that we should always be ready for any emergency situation. To ensure the same Sannam S4 has Emergency Co-ordinator Program. This program helps us to prepare for and respond to security and emergency situation.

Delhi NCR

Head - Education Research - Consulting Firm 

Head - Education Research - Consulting Firm  ,Job Description for Head - Education Research - Consulting Firm  in Sannam S4 in  Delhi NCR for (10-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Head - Education Research - Consulting Firm  in Sannam S4 in  Delhi NCR for (10-12) years of experience. Apply Now!