Senior Qualitative Project Manager
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Senior qualitative project manager at MMR Research in Mumbai, running qualitative consumer research projects end to end for global FMCG accounts — leading kick-offs, writing screeners, briefing suppliers, managing timelines, and handling project costing and invoicing. Requires 2-3 years' qualitative market research PM experience and strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) skills.
We’re looking for an energetic and highly organised Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to join our Qualitative Project Management Team in India
You’ll work on high-profile global FMCG accounts and play a key role in bringing qualitative research projects to life. Acting as the crucial connection between our supplier partners and MMR’s Qualitative practitioners, you’ll help keep projects organised, on track and moving forward.
The variety is a big part of what makes this role exciting. As part of our Global Qual Team, you’ll be exposed to different markets, research challenges and powerful qualitative methodologies, surrounded by an experienced international project management team. No two projects are ever quite the same.
MMR is growing, and we want you to be part of that journey. If you’re a natural multi-tasker who loves detail, builds great relationships and thrives when there’s plenty going on, we’d love to meet you
Your project management responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of standard qualitative projects from start to finish
- Scheduling and leading internal project kick-off calls
- Building clear project timelines and keeping delivery on track
- Writing and designing participant screeners
- Preparing clear commissioning and briefing documents for internal teams and external partners
- Coordinating project logistics and ensuring all the details are covered
- Reviewing respondent profiles to ensure they meet project requirements
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and managing communication throughout each project
You’ll also take responsibility for the financial side of your projects, including:
- Costing straightforward and moderately complex projects
- Commissioning projects with external partners
- Keeping project invoicing accurate and up to date
- Conducting post-project reviews to capture learnings and identify opportunities to make future projects even better
It’s a role with plenty of ownership, variety and collaboration, perfect for someone who loves bringing structure to busy projects, solving problems and making sure nothing slips through the cracks
You’ll be someone who loves keeping things organised, enjoys working with people and can confidently manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the detail.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, clients and suppliers
- A creative, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to tackle challenges as they arise
- The ability to stay calm under pressure, prioritise effectively and keep projects moving
- Proven people management experience, with the ability to support and motivate others
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- At least 2–3 years’ experience in qualitative market research project management
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is proactive, dependable and genuinely enjoys making things happen. If you combine great attention to detail with brilliant people skills and enjoy the pace and variety of qualitative research, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.
With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.
It’s our people that make all of this possible.
We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.