Manager - Nasscom Insights

ContractKen Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractKen Inc. in India is seeking a skilled professional for a role focused on driving high-quality business research and analysis. You'll be responsible for delivering actionable insights that inform strategic decisions for clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in technology industry research or consulting, paired with a strong analytical skill set and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers unique opportunities for engagement with senior stakeholders and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology industry research, strategy consulting, or thought leadership roles.
• Expertise in industry research databases and market intelligence tools.
• Excellent public speaking capabilities and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality business research and analysis.
• Translate research into strategic recommendations.
• Manage projects and engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Research processes

Quantitative modelling

Qualitative analysis

Industry analysis

Education

MBA or master’s degree in business management, strategy, technology, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role focuses on driving high-quality business research and analysis, combining quantitative and qualitative insights to deliver actionable, data-driven industry perspectives. It requires a strong consulting and advisory orientation, translating research into strategic recommendations and engaging with senior stakeholders through presentations, workshops, and thought leadership forums. The role also demands strategic thinking and domain expertise to connect macro trends with the technology ecosystem, while independently managing projects, stakeholders, and evolving priorities with agility.

Business research and analysis knowledge

• Thorough understanding of research processes, hypothesis-based thinking, scenario-based storytelling, quantitative modelling and qualitative analysis
• Accelerate research workflows while applying independent judgement and validation; in‑depth research capabilities and robust experience in industry, market, and competitive analysis; market sizing and benchmarking; and survey design and analysis
• Integrate primary research, stakeholder insights, and secondary data into coherent industry viewpoints
• Strong commitment and demonstrated track‑record of delivering projects on‑time, in‑budget, and aligned to expected outcomes

Consulting and advisory orientation

• Frame ambiguous industry issues or questions into structured research problems
• Translate research findings into strategic implications and decision‑ready insights
• Support advisory discussions with ecosystem stakeholders
• Develop executive‑ready presentations and briefing notes
• Contribute to member conversations, workshops, and roundtables where research informs strategic dialogue
• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with Nasscom’s approach / perspectives on industry and thought leadership
• Drive discussions and agenda at leadership levels and present industry perspectives in external forums

Strategic thinking

• Strong ability to understand the big picture (from the tech industry vista) – connect technology, business, and macro trends – to build data‑backed and insightful narratives
• Distil complex topics into concise and compelling insights
• High‑impact business writing for diverse readership: corporate leaders and their communications departments, policymakers, students/academia, startups, investors, advisory firms

Domain knowledge

• Expertise in or ability to distil the implications of macro‑economic or geo‑economic trends for the Indian tech industry or in‑depth knowledge of India’s technology sector across its core services
• Ability to interpret macroeconomic, geopolitical, and emerging technology shifts to assess industry implications or themes for thought leadership

Project ownership and learning agility

• Proven expertise in independently executing and managing projects
• Managing third‑party partners: consulting firms and research partners, survey vendors, sponsors
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment with fast‑changing prioritization and accept steep learning curves
• Proactively identify emerging themes and propose new research directions

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• High‑performing MBA or master’s graduate in fields of business management, strategy, economics, technology, or engineering from a reputed institution
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in technology industry research, strategy consulting or thought leadership roles
• Extensive knowledge of major proprietary industry research databases, market intelligence tools, and data sources
• Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with creative representation of insights and effective storytelling, along with public speaking capabilities
• Understanding of research dissemination modalities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment