Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Project Manager, Sample Solutions based in India.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career project professional to support the delivery of online sample and sample-driven market research projects. You will manage low-to-mid complexity projects from launch through completion while supporting senior team members on more complex engagements. The role combines project coordination, fieldwork management, client communication, data analysis, and operational quality control. You will work closely with Sales, Research Solutions, Operations, Programming, and external sample providers to keep projects on track. Your work will directly contribute to project quality, client satisfaction, timely delivery, and efficient use of resources. This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strong organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail can make a measurable impact.
Accountabilities:
- Support the end-to-end execution of low-to-mid complexity online sample and sample-driven market research projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
- Coordinate project launch activities, confirm fieldwork readiness, and monitor projects throughout the fielding process.
- Track key field performance indicators, including incidence, completion rates, quotas, respondent flow, and project timelines.
- Conduct data checks and quality assurance reviews during fieldwork and take action when performance or quality issues arise.
- Manage fieldwork closeout activities, including reconciliations and honorarium-related processes.
- Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients, providing project updates and escalating risks or issues when appropriate.
- Collaborate with Sales, Research Solutions, Programming, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to align project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist with sample planning and quota structures, including click-balancing and sampling adjustments during fieldwork.
- Troubleshoot field performance challenges, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate with third-party sample vendors to optimize respondent flow and quality.
- Support revenue tracking, forecasting, invoice preparation, and reconciliation activities for assigned projects.
- Ensure scope changes are properly documented, communicated, and reflected in project records.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and debrief materials throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to process consistency, operational compliance, and continuous improvement within the Sample Solutions function.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of relevant project coordination or project management experience, ideally within market research, online sampling, sample operations, or a related environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Understanding of market research fundamentals and primary research methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to interpret field performance data and identify potential issues.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed, cross-functional team.
- Experience working with online panels or third-party sample providers is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM, project management, or project tracking systems is advantageous.
- Experience managing quotas, click-balancing, or complex targeting criteria is preferred.
- Experience creating project documentation, process guides, or training materials is an advantage.
- Strong English-language communication skills and the ability to listen, analyze information, organize thoughts, and communicate concise, professional responses.
- Comfortable working extensively with computers and digital collaboration tools.
- Reliable, consistent, and responsive in communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and management.
- Open to receiving and providing constructive feedback in a professional and positive manner.
- Able to work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Benefits:
- Full-time opportunity with a remote working arrangement in India
- Opportunity to work on diverse market research and consumer insights projects with measurable business impact.
- Exposure to project management, sample operations, research methodologies, client engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Research Solutions, Operations, Programming, and external partners.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in online sampling, quota management, field performance, and project delivery.
- Fast-paced environment offering opportunities to take ownership and develop professionally.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing consumer insights and digital marketing environment.
- Collaborative workplace culture centered on teamwork, respect, ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to build project management and stakeholder management skills while working on increasingly complex engagements.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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