Manager, Primary Research

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Bain Capability Network (BCN) Private Equity Group (PEG) CoE provides specialized support to global teams across the private equity value chain, enabling clients to make key investment decisions. Our expertise lies in addressing critical diligence questions through a range of products such as survey analytics, digital diagnostic, workforce analytics and disruption assessment. 

Our teams work in a fast-paced environment delivering consistent and impactful results at scale. In the last decade, we have witnessed an exponential growth, reaching ~300 members in 2026 from ~10 members in 2013. We operate across all three regions (APAC, EMEA and Americas) from our 3 office locations – India, Poland and Mexico. We work across industries, including Technology, Consumer Products & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Financial Services and Advanced Manufacturing & Services.

We provide an opportunity to solve challenging business problems in a dynamic set-up working closely with global Bain teams, acting as a thought-partner with daily deliverables.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead a team of 5–10 (Project Leaders, Associates, Analysts) to build, scale, and deliver primary research solutions (Quantitative and Qualitative) to Bain case teams
• Act as an expert individual contributor on high-impact engagements, partnering with Bain case teams and clients directly
• Scope, design, and execute primary research solutions aligned to strategic client need
• Build strong internal and external relationships with Bain’s leadership and client stakeholder

• Apply tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, SPSS, Python, and R to analyze data and deliver clear, actionable insights

• Drive innovation by improving existing solutions, introducing automation, and identifying opportunities

• Manage project timelines, quality control, team development, and client communications

• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and coaching

Beyond case delivery

• Act as a senior leader and culture carrier within the team, strengthening collaboration, quality standards, and professional development
• Contribute to team deployment, capacity planning, and skill development across qualitative and mixed-method expertise
• Coach and mentor Project Leaders and Associates in survey design, moderation craft, synthesis, and client storytelling
• Managing team capacity, governance, and deployment in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment

ABOUT YOU

• 7+ years of experience in quantitative primary research, with a strong background in research design, data analysis and insights generation
• Primary research expert who is also conversant in wide-ranging, advanced quantitative methods and their appropriate application (segmentation, conjoint, price sensitivity approaches, concept testing, brand tracking, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills, communication skills (ability to deliver clear and professional presentations to senior stakeholders), team management and project management skills
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1/C2 level)
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, handle multiple tasks and dynamic case expectations
• Good in talent management, ensuring positive team environment and ability to upskill team skillset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insights
• Demonstrated ability to work with MS Excel and PowerPoint

Please submit your CV/resume in English to ensure your application is considered.