Research Project Manager – Consulting (Onsite, Noida)

Experience: 2–6 Years
Location: Noida (Sector 8)
Work Mode: Onsite | Working Days: 6 Days
Industry: Management Consulting
Education: Graduate (Engineering preferred), MBA desirable

About the Role

Orbit Global HR Consultants is hiring a Research Project Manager for a leading consulting and analytics organization. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in project execution, operations management, coordination, and data-driven decision-making.

You will act as the operational backbone of the research team, managing project lifecycles, optimizing workflows, and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled in using modern project management tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage end-to-end project execution including planning, task allocation, scheduling, and tracking.

• Monitor deliverables, conduct regular performance reviews, and ensure adherence to timelines.

• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and resource gaps early, ensuring proactive resolution.

2. Strategic Operations Management

• Build structured workflows using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides).

• Maintain efficient communication frameworks through Slack and other collaboration tools.

• Ensure teams are aligned with goals, resources, and project milestones.

3. Team Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and leadership.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication with HR, Admin, and project stakeholders.

• Maintain clear reporting dashboards and project updates.

4. Talent & Network Engagement

• Support expert onboarding, talent coordination, and domain-specific resource identification.

• Assist in strengthening team branding, engagements, and professional visibility.

5. Onboarding & Workflow Integration

• Set up and manage onboarding workflows for new joiners.

• Ensure new team members are smoothly integrated into existing processes.

6. Risk & Issue Management

• Track project risks, dependencies, and conflicts.

• Implement corrective actions to ensure uninterrupted project progress.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Minimum 2–6 years of total experience, with 1+ year as a Project Manager in an ops-driven environment.

• Proficiency with Asana, Jira, Notion or similar project management tools.

• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs).

• Experience using Slack for coordination and communication.

• Basic working knowledge of Python and SQL.

• Proven experience in risk management, stakeholder coordination, and project tracking.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.

• Knowledge of operations planning, workflow design, and process optimization.

• Strong analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to travel across India for project requirements.

Who Should Apply?

This role is a great fit for professionals who:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Have strong organizational and communication skills.

• Are skilled in using project management tools to drive execution.

• Thrive in operations-focused roles with high ownership.

Why Work Through Orbit Global HR Consultants?

• We partner with top consulting and analytics firms.

• Seamless interview coordination and quick turnaround.

• Access to exclusive mid-to-senior level project management roles.if interested please share your cv info@orbitconsultancy.in or call us 8810363997. Get direction