Strategic Insights Lead – Tech & Growth

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment in City of London seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic insight projects for technology clients, combining research, market intelligence and consulting leadership.

You will guide end-to-end engagements, coach teams, manage budgets, and contribute to proposals while shaping AI-enabled solutions for growth.

This role suits a senior consultant with strong client relationships and a passion for technology markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting, market research, or related consulting.
• End-to-end delivery of research and strategy projects.
• Strong understanding of B2B technology markets and commercial challenges.
• Excellent qualitative research, analytical, and storytelling abilities.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and present recommendations.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, budgets, and teams.
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate insight into impact.
• Experience coaching consultants or project teams.
• Interest in technology, AI, and emerging market trends.
• Thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy, research, and insight engagements from design to delivery.
• Design research methodologies for complex business and commercial challenges.
• Manage qualitative research programmes, including stakeholder and customer interviews.
• Translate findings into clear strategic recommendations and actions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and lead workshops.
• Manage scope, budgets, profitability, and delivery timelines.
• Coach and mentor consultants, ensuring quality assurance.
• Contribute to proposals, scoping, and client growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic priorities.
• Support adoption of AI-enabled consulting tools and solutions.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Market research

Qualitative research

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Proposal development

AI tools

Business development

Client relationships

Budget delivery

Job description

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment in City of London seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic insight projects for technology clients, combining research, market intelligence and consulting leadership.

You will guide end-to-end engagements, coach teams, manage budgets, and contribute to proposals while shaping AI-enabled solutions for growth.

This role suits a senior consultant with strong client relationships and a passion for technology markets.