Project Manager

Position: Project Manager – Field Research & Survey Operations

Organisation: M2M Media Network LLP. (eedina.com)

Department: Research Department

Reporting To: Head of Research Department (Bharath)

Position Level: Managerial

Location: Karnataka (with extensive field coordination across 31 districts)

About eedina.com

eedina.com is an independent Kannada digital media platform committed to people-centric journalism, ground reporting, research-based stories, and public-interest documentation. As part of its research initiatives, eedina.com is conducting a large-scale field survey across 31 districts of Karnataka involving a multi-layered research team comprising enumerators, coordinators, data analysts, data associates, and research consultants.

To ensure smooth execution, quality control, and timely completion of the survey project, eedina.com is looking for an experienced Project Manager – Field Research & Survey Operations.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing the entire field research project. The role requires strong project management skills, understanding of field surveys, team leadership, data quality management, and coordination between field teams, research experts, and organisational leadership.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Department (Bharath) and coordinate with all project stakeholders to ensure the survey achieves its objectives within the defined timeline, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed project execution plans, timelines, milestones, and operational strategies.
• Coordinate the implementation of the field survey across 31 districts of Karnataka.
• Ensure smooth coordination between:
• 60 Enumerators
• 5 Field Coordinators
• 5 Data Analysts
• 5 Data Associates
• Research Consultants
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly project progress.
• Identify operational challenges and implement timely solutions.

2. Field Team Management

• Manage and supervise field coordinators and ensure effective functioning of enumerators.
• Establish reporting systems for field activities.
• Conduct regular review meetings with coordinators.
• Monitor field visits, survey completion rates, and geographical coverage.
• Ensure adherence to research methodology and survey guidelines.

3. Quality Control & Data Management

• Work closely with Data Analysts and Data Associates to maintain data accuracy and consistency.
• Establish quality-check mechanisms for collected data.
• Identify errors, gaps, duplication, and inconsistencies in survey responses.
• Ensure timely data submission and validation.
• Coordinate with research consultants regarding data interpretation and research standards.

4. Research Coordination

• Understand survey objectives, methodology, questionnaire design, and research framework.
• Coordinate with the Research Consultant for technical inputs.
• Translate research requirements into actionable field processes.
• Ensure field teams follow ethical research practices and protocols.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular project status reports for the Head of the Research Department.
• Present updates on:
• Field progress
• Team performance
• Data quality
• Challenges and solutions
• Timeline adherence
• Maintain project documentation, records, and operational reports.

6. Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the central communication point between:
• Research Department
• Executive Council representative
• Field teams
• Data teams
• External consultants
• Escalate critical issues and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure alignment between organisational objectives and project execution.

Required Skills & Competencies

Project Management Skills

• Strong ability to manage large-scale field projects.
• Experience handling multiple teams and parallel activities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage priorities.

Research & Survey Skills

• Understanding of field research methodologies.
• Experience in survey-based research, social research, public opinion studies, or data collection projects.
• Familiarity with questionnaire-based surveys and sampling processes.

Team Leadership

• Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate large field teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing field staff across multiple locations.

Data Management

• Basic understanding of data collection platforms and analytical processes.
• Ability to work with Excel, Google Sheets, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Understanding of data quality monitoring.

Educational Qualification

Preferred:

• Master's degree in:
• Social Sciences
• Development Studies
• Public Policy
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Statistics
• Management
• Research-related fields

OR

Bachelor's degree with substantial experience in project management and field research.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in:
• Field research projects
• Survey management
• Social research organisations
• Media research
• NGOs / Development sector projects
• Government survey projects
• Market research organisations

Experience managing teams across multiple districts will be preferred.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in:

• Karnataka geography and social dynamics
• Political/social surveys
• Public policy research
• Rural and urban field studies
• Large-scale data collection projects

will be preferred.

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