Project Lead

Job Description Job Title: Project Lead Consulting Location: Gurgaon (WFO, 5 Days)** Department: Consulting Reporting To: Engagement Manager / Principal Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Experience: 4+ Years ( Compulsory) Company Profile Ken Research is a global strategy consulting and market intelligence firm supporting enterprises, financial institutions, and government bodies across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and key international markets. We deliver consulting engagements, market intelligence programs, procurement benchmarking, expert panel research, and B2B/employee survey solutions that help organizations make faster, data-backed, and strategically aligned decisions. Our work spans sectors such as healthcare, financial services, industrials, technology, consumer, logistics, and the public sector. Since 2011, we have built a reputation for precision, integrity, and execution excellence, serving as long-term partners to CXOs and strategy leaders across global markets. Role Summary The Project Lead owns the end-to-end management and execution of consulting and market intelligence engagements. This is a pure delivery leadership role not responsible for conducting primary or secondary research, but accountable for planning, coordinating, reviewing, and ensuring timely, high-quality client delivery. The role demands a startup mindset, strong ownership, structured planning, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams to predictable and insight-driven outcomes. Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Delivery Ownership - Own the complete delivery lifecycle for consulting & research projects - Convert client briefs into structured project plans with timelines & milestones - Track progress daily, identify risks early, and ensure timely execution - Coordinate across research, analytics, editorial, and consulting teams - Ensure alignment with project scope, delivery expectations, and quality standards 2. Client Delivery & Communication - Act as the single point of accountability for client communication during execution - Conduct structured update calls, clarify expectations, and gather feedback - Ensure final deliverables meet client objectives and maintain insight-driven structure - Realign teams based on evolving client expectations - Maintain strong client relations throughout the delivery cycle 3. Team Leadership & Coordination - Lead cross-functional teams by allocating tasks and defining priorities - Conduct structured quality reviews on team outputs - Coach junior team members on problem-solving, structure, clarity, and delivery discipline - Resolve operational bottlenecks and maintain team momentum 4. Quality Control & Strategic Oversight - Own the internal quality assurance process for all client-facing deliverables - Ensure reports, documents, and decks reflect client goals and project scope - Identify scope deviations early and propose corrective plans - Conduct final reviews before client submission 5. Internal Collaboration & Process Improvement - Work closely with Engagement Managers, Principals, and functional leaders - Improve delivery workflows, SOPs, templates, and governance mechanisms - Share project learnings and help build organization-wide delivery capability - Contribute to standardization and efficiency improvements across consulting delivery Qualifications & Skills Required Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Management, or related fields - Candidates from reputed institutes preferred Experience - 4+ years in consulting, market intelligence, or project management roles - Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in deadline-driven environments - Experience owning client delivery and managing complex project workflows Technical & Functional Skills - Strong project governance and delivery management capability - Excellent understanding of consulting workflows and structured output creation - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision - Strong quality orientation and structured problem-solving - Excellent written and verbal communication Soft Skills & Mindset - High accountability and ownership from start to finish - Startup mindset: initiative, resilience, and adaptability - Leadership maturity with strong stakeholder management - Ability to maintain clarity, discipline, and structure across teams Apply Email your CV to: [Confidential Information]