Senior Market Research Analyst

Presidio; Chennai District; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Market Research Analyst in Chennai. This role involves leading complex research projects, providing strategic insights, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a collaborative environment where you can contribute to innovative solutions and market intelligence initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in market research or competitive intelligence.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology market research with a focus on B2B.
• Strong presentation skills with experience briefing senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research projects requiring advanced analytical methodologies.
• Produce executive briefings translating market dynamics into recommendations.
• Mentor junior analysts on research methodologies.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Superior written and verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Project leadership skills

Mentoring abilities

Time management excellence

Intellectual flexibility

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business or Economics

Tools

Research tools

Statistical software

Data visualization platforms

Job description

Overview

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we’re at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role The Senior Market Research Analyst serves as a senior individual contributor within Presidio's market intelligence function, delivering advanced research and strategic insights that shape portfolio strategy and partner alignment. This role supports the development of Presidio's product management functionality where products are services, requiring deep analytical expertise to tackle complex market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging technology trends. The Senior Analyst acts as a subject matter expert on specific market segments while mentoring junior team members and leading high-priority research initiatives. This position is part of Presidio's research maturity initiative focused on elevating intelligence capabilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead complex research projects requiring advanced analytical methodologies and cross-functional data synthesis.
• Serve as subject matter expert on assigned market segments, technology domains, or competitive landscapes.
• Produce sophisticated executive briefings that translate complex market dynamics into strategic recommendations.
• Mentor junior analysts on research methodologies, analytical frameworks, and executive communication.
• Partner with Market Research Lead to define research strategy and prioritize intelligence initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive competitive analysis including financial modeling, offering comparisons, and strategic positioning assessments.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including Product Management, Sales Leadership, and Partner teams.
• Lead special projects and ad-hoc research requests from executive leadership requiring rapid turnaround.
• Develop new research methodologies and frameworks to enhance Presidio's intelligence capabilities.
• Represent Presidio at industry events and analyst briefings to gather primary intelligence.
• Quality assure research outputs from junior team members ensuring accuracy and strategic relevance.
• Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, blog posts, and internal knowledge sharing.

Technology/Area of Specialization

• Advanced expertise in market research methodologies including statistical analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Deep knowledge of services market including cloud migration, security operations, and digital transformation trends.
• Specialization in one or more technology domains (e.g., cybersecurity, cloud platforms, networking, collaboration).
• Expert-level proficiency with research tools, competitive intelligence platforms, and data visualization software.
• Understanding of financial analysis including TCO models, ROI calculations, and business case development.
• Knowledge of partner program structures and ecosystem dynamics across major technology vendors.

Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced analytical skills with ability to handle complex, ambiguous research challenges.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills for C-level audience engagement.
• Strategic thinking to connect disparate market signals into coherent business implications.
• Project leadership skills to drive research initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Mentoring abilities to develop junior talent and share expertise across teams.
• Time management excellence to balance multiple high-priority projects.
• Intellectual flexibility to quickly adapt to new market domains and technologies.
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.

Required Skills

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or management consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Economics, or technical field preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology market research with focus on B2B enterprise segments.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact research that influenced strategic decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in research tools, statistical software, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Strong presentation skills with experience briefing senior executives.
• Professional certifications in competitive intelligence or market research preferred.

Competencies Required

• Advanced Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Executive Communication
• Research Excellence
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Self-Direction and Initiative
• Quality Focus
• Influence and Impact
• Technical Acumen

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary office work with extensive computer use for research and analysis. Limited travel.

Your future at Presidio

Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With our expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let’s redefine what’s next—together.

About Presidio

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com.

Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

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