Research Project Management & Delivery:
- Lead multiple consulting and research engagements end-to-end.
- Define project scope, methodology, timelines, and deliverables.
- Conduct hypothesis building, model creation, triangulation, and data validation.
- Run internal reviews, sanity checks, and improve narrative clarity.
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to clients.
- Maintain proactive client communication at all stages.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality benchmarks.
Client Engagement & Business Development:
- Lead pre-sales/post-sales discussions with clients.
- Create structured proposals, RFP responses, and government tender submissions.
- Present insights, intelligence decks, and solution frameworks to clients.
- Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
- Strengthen client relationships and drive repeat business.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Manage a team of Research Associates, Analysts, and Senior Analysts.
- Allocate work, review outputs, and guide research approaches.
- Mentor team members on frameworks, communication, and problem-solving.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support career development.
- Promote collaboration and high-performance culture.
Research Process Excellence & New Initiatives:
- Build new processes for quality control, insight generation, and delivery excellence.
Contribute to innovation initiatives such as:
- Modernized data collection approaches
- Enhanced insight frameworks
- Streamlined research workflows
- Exposure to AI/automation tools is advantageous but not mandatory, including:
- Desk research acceleration tools
- Summarization/insight extraction tools
- Workflow optimization tools
- Maintain awareness of market trends and methodology best practices.
Hiring & Talent Acquisition Support:
- Participate in interviewing analysts and associates.
- Evaluate analytical rigor, communication, and cultural fit.
- Support team capacity planning aligned with business needs.
Qualifications & Skills RequiredEducation:
- Masters degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Analytics, or related fields.
Experience:
- 3-6 years in Market Research, Consulting, Business Strategy, or Intelligence roles.
- Experience managing end-to-end research/consulting project cycles.
Technical & Research Skills:
- Ability to interpret market data, identify patterns, and generate insights.
- Competence in building structured reports and intelligence decks.
- Exposure to analytics or automation tools is preferred but not essential.
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