Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to independently manage end-to-end market research projects, with a primary focus on offline quantitative research. The role will own project planning, fieldwork execution, stakeholder coordination, quality control, timelines, budgets and final delivery. Key Responsibilities • End-to-end project ownership: Independently plan and manage offline quantitative projects across markets, sectors and methodologies. • Fieldwork management: Oversee face-to-face interviews, CAPI, PAPI, CLTs, mystery audits and other field-based studies. • Project setup: Translate requirements into execution plans; review questionnaires, field instructions, sampling plans, quotas and screening criteria. • Stakeholder coordination: Work closely with clients, internal research teams, field agencies, vendors, data-processing teams and other partners. • Quality assurance: Ensure compliance with sampling specifications, respondent validation protocols, back-checks and project quality standards. • Progress and risk management: Track productivity, timelines, costs and quality; proactively resolve operational issues and delivery risks. • Vendor management: Support vendor selection, allocation, commercial negotiation, performance management and reconciliation. • Data delivery: Coordinate coding, data processing, tabulation and final data delivery with relevant teams. • Project governance: Maintain accurate trackers, status reports, cost records and documentation across the project lifecycle. • Client communication: Provide timely project updates and clearly communicate dependencies, risks and corrective actions. • Portfolio management:



Manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timelines. • Qualitative project support: Manage or support recruitment, scheduling, logistics, moderation coordination, transcription and deliverable tracking. Mandatory Requirements • 5-8 years of relevant experience in market research project management. Demonstrated experience independently managing offline quantitative research projects. • Strong knowledge of field operations, sampling, quotas, respondent validation and quality-control processes. • Experience working with field agencies and multi-location field teams. • Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, vendors and delivery commitments. • Strong stakeholder-management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Positive written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and project-tracking tools. Preferred Experience • Experience managing international or multi-market research projects. • Working knowledge of qualitative research execution. • Exposure to online quantitative research. • Experience across consumer, B2B, healthcare, automotive, retail or financial-services research. • Familiarity with data-processing and reporting workflows. Core Competencies • Ownership & Execution • Takes end-to-end accountability and drives practical plans to closure. • Quality & Commercial Awareness • Protects fieldwork quality while managing budgets, costs and margins. • Problem Solving & Communication • Anticipates risks, acts quickly and keeps stakeholders aligned. • Prioritisation & Collaboration • Manages parallel projects and works effectively across teams and partners. Interested candidates can share their resumes on

📌 Project Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Hansa Research Group
📍 Maharashtra