Research Leader

Title: Research Leader

Location: United States

Employment Type: Full time

Background: Avasant is a Los Angeles California-based top management consulting advisory and analyst firm providing strategic sourcing IT and business transformation and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006 we have negotiated over $250B in deals and operate in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as Worlds Best Outsourcing Advisor by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive 2020 we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at Research is an industry-leading voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end-user organizations technology services providers and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data-driven informed decisions. Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media including global publications. Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end-user organizations PE/investment companies consulting firms service providers and product vendors. To see our portfolio of published research and to know more please visit here.

Role: As a Research Leader within Avasant Research you will manage a multi-themed technology data and research program while also developing into an industry-acknowledged analyst.

The key roles and responsibilities for this position would include the following:

Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies (blockchain intelligent automation artificial intelligence internet of things cloud etc.) and their applications in various industries (healthcare life sciences education manufacturing etc.) in external conferences boardroom presentations industry events media and public videos

Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of Global 2000 enterprises service providers tech product and platform companies in the digital technologies space to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies

Ownership of developing and delivering an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products (in-depth market reports white papers point-of-view notes webinars custom reports etc.). While this includes leading a rapidly growing industry analyst team the role also includes significant writing to be done directly by the candidate.

Conduct in-depth research by directly participating in briefings and in-person discussions with practice and business leaders (including CXOs) at service providers tech products and platform companies

Establish innovative research processes methodologies and frameworks for structuring and analyzing the data to develop impactful insights at a quality that is repeatable and is continually improved

Exceptional project management while leading a lean and diversified team. Contribution to the overall strategic direction of the research practice

Engage with the industry ecosystem comprising technology buyers service providers technology firms research consumers and others directly

Design surveys to provide data behind the firms publications

Critically review and provide feedback on reports written by other analysts and contributors

Support the sales team by responding to inquiries from current and potential customers

Represent the company in responding to press inquiries for attribution

Build relationships with subject matter experts to aid in the development of new research coverage

Requirements:

MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes. 8-16 years of experience in research strategy or consulting domains

Candidates with significant experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms. Previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms will be an advantage

Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies with an inherent curiosity to analyze how they will impact the world

Familiarity with business IT topics such as enterprise software application development business intelligence cloud computing security data management or networking.

Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in the technology space

Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills both written and verbal (English). Experience in writing to publication deadlines

Experience in survey design and best practices for ensuring quality of response data.

Strong analytical and reasoning skills

Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines

Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills

What Avasant Offers:

Entrepreneurial environment with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals

International exposure and a chance to work with global clients including some of the largest multinationals

Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements

Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists

Focused programs for career development including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs

Dynamic and multicultural work environment

Leadership opportunities