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.
Please apply to careers@eedina.com

Work arrangement
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