Senior/Associate Project Manager

Senior/Associate Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager will plan, design, conduct and manage research projects and ensure high-quality deliverables. We are looking for someone from an A grade institution such as Delhi School of Economics, Gokhle, IIFT, XLRI, ISB, ISI,  IIT (B.Tech/ M.Tech) or reputable institures abroad experience with the Big 4.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proposal writing

  • manage research projects, which involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods

  • Planning, budgeting and allocating resources for an entire project

  • Designing questionnaires and interview guides

  • Analysing evaluating and interpreting data, while making sure that key issues are identified

  • Mentoring and guiding researchers in research projects and ensure timely delivery and quality of all deliverables

  • Handling/leading client meetings, presentations

  • Travel to the field for the purpose of training and monitoring fieldwork

  • Managing and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis

  • Assist in writing reports.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Economics/ Statistics or a B.tech/Mtech degree from TISS, XLRI, DSE, IIFT or IIT/IIM respectively and preferably from a consulting organisation like BCG, Bain & CO., Deloitte, KPMG, Sattva, Sambodhi.

  • Research experience working in organizations such as 3tier, JPAL, Tata Trusts, Bridgespan Fund, or research experience at IIT/IIM/ISB/TISS will be given additional weightage. 

  • Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Strong Microsoft Excel, and presentation skills

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the development sector in India

  • Have and help build a network to loop in experts, advisors, other consultants

  • Strong management skills, ability to multi task and take responsibility for the timely completion of projects

  • Innovative and receptive to working on new ideas and proposals 

Note: This is a senior level position requiring an experienced candidate in the development sector. Fresh graduates and candidates with 5-10 years of exposure will not be suitable.

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