Research Manager Strategy Consulting About the Client: The Client is a leading strategy consulting firm focused on the consumer and digital economy. Since their founding in 2009 and with headquarters in Bengaluru, they've grown to become the trusted advisor to Indias most dynamic startups, investors, and new-age businesses. They've played a pivotal role in many IPOs and today, they proudly hold a dominant share in the advisory space for Indias internet-first companies. Their work goes beyond boardrooms. And are known for their influential industry reports, proprietary benchmarking frameworks, and deep market research that shape narratives, influence investment decisions, and guide strategy for the ecosystem. Whether it's sizing a new market, analyzing consumer behavior, or setting performance benchmarks, their insights power some of the biggest decisions in the digital space. Job Summary: Seeking an experienced and proactive Research Manager to anchor expert engagement and primary research operations. This role will serve as a critical link between internal teams (across Benchmarks and Consulting) and external expert vendors, enabling high-quality and fast-turnaround research inputs for a wide range of strategic projects. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of expert onboarding and interactions from defining the right expert profile to vendor coordination, scheduling, call quality, and synthesis. In addition, you'll play a key role in facilitating better alignment across business units by enabling research collaboration, note sharing, and aligned insights across teams. This is a high-impact role that bridges operational efficiency with strategic research execution. Key Responsibilities: Expert Sourcing & Vendor Management: - Translate internal research needs into clear expert profiles and outreach plans - Identify and onboard relevant vendors or expert networks based on use case and target profile - Guide vendors in sourcing the right experts and ensure fitment to research goals - Ensure operational excellence with vendors through clear SLAs, short TATs, and call quality monitoring - Evaluate new vendors or research methods to address niche or emerging sectors Cross-Team Coordination: - Act as a research operations bridge between Benchmarks and Consulting business units - Enable sharing of expert call notes, transcripts, and key insights across teams to avoid duplication - Set up structured processes to align research priorities and enable joint access to research output - Proactively identify overlapping themes across teams and create unified expert engagement plans Quality Control & Research Best Practices: - Listen to sample expert interviews to evaluate depth, relevance, and insight quality - Share constructive feedback with vendors to improve expert match and interview rigor - Coach internal team members on framing effective research questions and structuring calls - Maintain standards for research call documentation, transcription, and synthesis Operational Execution & Monitoring: - Track and report key operational metrics: expert sourcing rate, TAT, vendor performance, and cost efficiency - Ensure all research interactions are properly logged and compliant with internal data protocols - Troubleshoot execution bottlenecks, rescheduling issues, or vendor gaps swiftly - Institutionalize feedback loops to continuously improve expert engagement workflow Qualifications & Experience: - 4 to 7 years of experience in expert networks, research operations, consulting, or knowledge services - Proven experience in managing vendors and internal delivery stakeholders simultaneously - Deep understanding of B2B primary research techniques, expert sourcing, and industry mapping - Strong process orientation and ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel - Comfortable working across sectors like consumer internet, digital platforms, and private equity-backed businesses Mindset: - High accountability and ownership of quality and timeliness - Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to think critically and suggest innovative approaches to research problems - Comfort with ambiguity and evolving stakeholder needs What Defines You: - Focused & Driven: Strive to be best-in-class in everything you pursue. - Nimble & Hustling: Quick to respond, solution-first, and relentless in pursuit of outcomes. - Get it Done: Outcome-oriented, hands-on, and always closing loops. - Collaborative & Empathetic: A team player who brings people along and builds trust. - Audacious Yet Reflective: Takes smart risks, learns fast, and grows from every challenge. Why Join Us: - High-impact role at the intersection of strategy, research, and product thinking - Opportunity to shape the research backbone for Indias most strategic digital economy decisions - Exposure to multi-sector strategy, expert networks, and productized research at scale - Fast-paced environment with a steep learning curve and cross-functional collaboration

Bangalore

Research Manager - Strategy Consulting 

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