Job Description
Informa is seeking a Principal Analyst to join its Cloud and Data Center Research Practice. The successful candidate will focus on the global market for cloud services and data center information technology (computing networking and storage). The candidate needs to be well versed in the technology ecosystem and vendor landscape globally and in China. A deep understanding of the China ecosystem is preferrable. Deliverables include market trackers and reports custom research projects survey research white papers webinars and industry speaking engagements. The analyst will work with a team of colleagues located across multiple locations in Europe Asia and North America.
Were looking for an analyst with significant industry experience who has produced thirdparty research assets. Practical engineering experience is considered a big plus. A perspective on data center development and design strategies is another plus. Preexisting knowledge of the technology industry is essential.
The candidate will need to be able quickly develop strong relationships with technology manufacturers and data center operators. The analyst will have the opportunity to travel internationally and to build a brand for themselves on the technology conference circuit and in the media. A preexisting industry network across IT OEMs and semiconductor companies is advantageous.
Description:
- Develop fromscratch highquality and accurate market size share and forecast reports providing shortterm and longterm market analysis fundamental market drivers top players and market segment analysis and product development trends
- Produce thought leading research notes on hot topics including technology shifts regional and vertical activity key product announcements M&As and more
- Develop and analyse survey data providing indepth quantitative and qualitative analysis on trends drivers barriers preferences and strategies
- Using primary and secondary research to build credible base data and market projections; using credible sources to support forecasts; logging all assumptions and working in a clear way; creating the story around market development /opportunities/risks; develop forecast scenarios
- Forge and maintain relationships with all players in the ecosystem including software vendors cloud service providers equipment manufacturers endusers and investment analysts
- Speak at conferences and present key data findings to customers
- Forge and maintain relationships with the trade and business press
- Participate in social media to engage with customers and partners
- Regularly drive business development with clients and prospects and support account managers to grow data center physical infrastructure research revenue
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred; additional training or graduate degree is a plus.
- Experience as an industry analyst product management or corporate strategy experience related to colocation and cloud service providers.
- Experience in segmenting sizing and forecasting technology markets a plus
- Relationships with equipment makers cloud service providers and other ecosystem players a plus
- Affinity for working on a dynamic and global team
Required Skills:
- Strong analytic logic and quantitative skills required.
- Must be able to produce analysis from a blank sheet including sourcing their data through primary and secondary research.
- Advanced ability to find and piece together data from multiple sources and to connect the dots; thinks big picture about solution not just the product
- Use assumptions and logical thinking to create estimates scenarios and forecasts
- Polished and engaging written and oral communication skills including public speaking
- Multitasking ability to prioritize and delegate competing tasks effectively
- Strong Microsoft Excel expertise
Additional Information :
TechTarget Inc. doing business as Informa TechTarget including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race colour sex (including pregnancy) age national origin or ancestry ethnicity religion creed sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable federal state or local law.
Our benefits include:
- Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
- Great community: a welcoming culture with inperson and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and ondemand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: annual leave birthday leave and the chance to work from (almost! anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
- A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
- Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
- As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.
At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime