Senior Research Manager - AI

IDC; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Global Holiday Schedule

Volunteer Day

Job summary

IDC Asia Pacific is seeking an AI Senior Research Manager to lead market intelligence programs across the Asia Pacific region. You will steer research in AI, Generative AI, data science, cloud, analytics, ML and data engineering, delivering thought leadership and profitable research products for clients.

You’ll manage program planning, client relationships, consulting projects, and collaboration with sales teams to win business, while mentoring the research team and shaping IDC’s impact across

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data engineering/management, data governance, data science, or AI.
• Hands-on experience in one or more AI/analytics areas is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in research/technology.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, creation and production of IDC market intelligence products and solutions.
• Ensure market intelligence meets client needs and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain research project planning, scheduling, and tracking.
• Act as the external and internal representative of IDC research for your domain.
• Ensure quality research and analysis with insightful programs and thought leadership.
• Manage profitability and cost/benefit analysis on custom research projects.
• Drive client relationships with executives and support sales teams.
• Lead AI, data analytics consulting and custom research projects.
• Oversee fieldwork, subscription programs, and custom research management.
• Oversee annual budget planning and strategic growth for research areas.

Job description

About the Role & Team

The AI Senior Research Manager Asia Pacific is a role whose primary responsibility will be achieving the program financial, business development, and research objectives as per the targets assigned. The AI Senior Research Manager will be providing thought leadership to the market on important industry trends as well as coordinating Asia Pacific research with research being conducted and delivered in other regions. The AI Senior Research Manager will be IDC Asia Pacific Insights' primary research leader in all areas encompassing AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI strategies, data science, Cloud, advanced Analytics, Machine learning and Data engineering research. Areas of expertise should include above topics.

What You’ll Do

Program Management

• Leading the definition, creation and production of IDC market intelligence products and solutions for countries or domains under your responsibility.
• Ensuring IDC’s market intelligence meets the needs of our existing clients and identifying new opportunities for our capabilities
• Maintaining research project planning, scheduling, and tracking.
• Acting as the external & internal representative of IDC research for your domain
• Ensuring the organization produces quality research and analysis by rolling out new and insightful analytical programs, supplemented with thought leadership.
• Insuring program profitability, cost/benefit analysis on custom research projects
• Thought leadership and creation of special reports

Business Development and Client Management

• Developing senior executive relationships with our clients and key players in the industry
• Presenting results at senior level, or at events, as required
• Providing strong support for the sales team in qualifying and closing business
• Working with the sales team to develop strategic selling initiatives and account plans
• Developing and nurturing a strong client service mentality in the research team
• Acting as the client and media facing representative for the program in the region
• Project management of fieldwork, subscription programs, custom research

Consulting & Custom Research

• Lead on AI, Data Analytics, Consulting and custom research projects
• Identifying opportunities, assist in developing proposals, and assist in closing consulting sales
• Vetting research methodologies and instruments
• Creation and delivery of special reports

Financial

• Achievement of financial targets established for the group under your responsibility
• Monthly and annual P&L management and reporting for each research area under your responsibility by product group and type
• Annual research budget planning, strategic growth planning
• New product planning and positioning

What You Bring

• Good understanding of and preferably hands on experience in one or more areas: data engineering/ management, data governance, data science, Cloud, advanced Analytics, Machine learning and AI.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the area of research/technology
• Effective in both verbal and writing when presenting / packaging research deliverables to the clients and public
• Experience in delivery of consulting projects
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Why This Role Stands Out

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high‑caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long‑term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.
• Hybrid Working: Hybrid working with certain days in office per week/month required.
• Time‑off and holidays: On top of your statutory holiday allowance and public holidays, IDC grants annually reviewed company‑wide closures on 19 August (Unplug Day) and 24 December – 1 January inclusive (Global Shutdown) and a volunteering day.
• A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.