Sankalp Asthana

Project and program management professional with 14 years of experience in global market research, client delivery, and operations leadership. Currently working as Lead Project Manager at Market Xcel managing complex full-service and multi-market research programs, strategic client accounts, and mentoring a team of 4–5 project managers. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage suppliers, handle escalations, and deliver high-impact research projects across global markets.

Lead Project Manager - Market Xcel

(2024-01 - 2026-06)

• Lead complex full-service and multi-country research projects from feasibility to delivery
• Manage key client accounts ensuring timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Mentor and support a team of 4–5 project managers on execution, troubleshooting, and best practices
• Support operations through team roster management, audits, escalation handling, and supplier coordination
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between research, operations, sampling partners, and clients

Project Leadership & Management Roles - IMAD Research, Innovate MR, Metrix Lab, GFK, SourceFuse, Toluna, HCL Technologies

(2012-01 - 2024-12)

• Led end-to-end execution of global market research projects, including both full-service and sample-only studies across multiple industries
• Managed project planning, feasibility, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier/vendor coordination to ensure efficient execution
• Supervised and mentored project teams, conducted trainings, performance support, and delivery oversight
• Maintained strong client relationships while handling escalations and ensuring quality delivery standards
• Oversaw survey programming coordination, fieldwork management, and research data delivery across global markets

B. Tech - Information Technology - UPTU