Project Manager - Ad-Hoc & Campaign Team

Role Description 

We are currently seeking a creative Project Manager for our Ad-Hoc & Campaigns team for our Mumbai office. With a focus on delivery excellence and client needs, the Project Manager leads projects through to successful completion. It’s an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that is involved in cutting edge market research services. The successful candidate will exude high energy, agility, critical thinking and a multidisciplinary skillset. She or he must have an entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to meet or exceed operating metrics and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. 

About Nepa

Nepa is a leading provider of marketing optimization solutions. By combining data analytics, technology, and industry expertise, we empower our clients to make informed decisions and drive success. Our innovative solutions enable businesses to understand and connect with their customers, creating lasting relationships and delivering measurable results.

Reporting to  -  Team Lead, Ad-Hoc & Campaigns (AH&C) Team

Operating responsibilities 

• End to end ownership of AH&C projects from planning and inception up to gathering feedback. 
• Liaise and communicate effectively with the client/ client delivery teams to update the overall project status.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet operating parameters and take corrective action in case of deviation.
• Ensure that all timelines are met during the project life cycle.
• Actively identify/ track issues & risks, ensuring mitigation
• Manage staffing both internally and third party contractors and outsourced/insourced teams.
• Effectively lead a team of analysts and senior analysts.

Strategic responsibilities

• Be the primary POC for global offices on ad-hoc & campaign projects
• Support team lead and head of AH&C in overall planning and staffing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement on operating metrics in the AH&C team by leveraging technology and/or process improvements.
• Manage and improve team morale and growth path for team members.
• Maintain appropriate project reporting and represent team in operations reviews.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills and strong command of spoken and written English
• Experience and ability to work in a global environment spanning different countries and cultures.
• Advanced MS office skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and mentor team members, fostering skills and knowledge development.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and best business practices
• Experience in Market Research with understanding of sampling methodologies, and MR solutions such as Campaign Evaluation, UX Research will be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with automation tools and process improvement techniques will be a significant advantage/
• Working knowledge of SPSS, Tableau or equivalent will be preferred.

Experience and Education

• · Bachelor’s Degree in statistics/mathematics/engineering/computer applications. Post-graduation in marketing or MBA would be an advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management in a service industry

Note

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. You will be required to perform all reasonable duties assigned to you or related or incidental to proper completion of your job tasks.

During a colleague’s leave of absence or during month end or peak business periods, you would be expected to perform other job tasks upon reasonable request from your line manager

Equal Opportunities Employer

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.