Insights & Foresight Specialist

Project Management Institute, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Management Institute, Inc. is seeking a research professional to advance its agenda across AI and the future of work. You will conduct hands‑on insights research and strategic analysis, translating findings into executive‑level narratives and recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a matrixed, global environment, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to inform PMI’s thought leadership and business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s strongly preferred in economics, business, public policy, international relations, strategy, computer science, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, strategy, or related roles such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or macroeconomic or industry research.
• Experience researching, analyzing, or advising on AI trends, technology disruption, or the future of work.
• Demonstrated experience leading trends, foresight, or macroeconomic research initiatives independently.
• Experience translating research into executive-facing insights, narratives, and strategic recommendations.
• Experience working in matrixed, cross‑functional, or global environments preferred.
• Preference for candidates with labor, workforce, or future‑of‑work interest or expertise; familiarity with project and portfolio management or professional‑services domains a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with demonstrated methodological rigor.
• Comfort with both qualitative/survey research and quantitative techniques, including ability to identify measurable variables from business questions.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the AI landscape and its trajectory, including ability to assess credibility of claims and translate technical developments into business implications.
• Experience in macroeconomic analysis and foresight techniques.
• Structured problem‑solving and hypothesis‑driven thinking honed in consulting or strategy environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex, multi‑source information into clear, strategic insight.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Comfortable using AI tools in day‑to‑day work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑ready storytelling.
• Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in an asynchronous remote environment.
• Intellectually curious; able to stay current in a fast‑moving AI landscape.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority.
• Fluent in English (PMI’s business language).

Responsibilities

• Support PMI’s research agenda across two complementary areas: hands‑on insights research and business analysis/foresight research.
• Balance research activities with macroeconomic, industry, and technology developments alignment to PMI’s thought leadership priorities.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Research & Insights to ensure evidence-led, forward-looking insights.
• Translate research into executive-facing insights, narratives, and strategic recommendations.
• Operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Research experience

AI trends analysis

Executive storytelling

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative research

Foresight techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote work adaptability

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

How You’ll Make a Difference

You will support PMI’s research agenda across two complementary areas, with responsibilities balanced between hands‑on insights research — survey, qualitative, and secondary studies that inform thought leadership — as well as business analysis and foresight research that connects macroeconomic, industry, and technology developments to PMI’s thought leadership priorities. The role carries a particular, though not exclusive, emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work. Working in coordination with the Manager, Research & Insights, you will help ensure PMI’s thought leadership is evidence‑led, forward‑looking, and aligned to business priorities.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s strongly preferred in economics, business, public policy, international relations, strategy, computer science, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, strategy, or related roles such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or macroeconomic or industry research.
• Experience researching, analyzing, or advising on AI trends, technology disruption, or the future of work.
• Demonstrated experience leading trends, foresight, or macroeconomic research initiatives independently.
• Experience translating research into executive-facing insights, narratives, and strategic recommendations.
• Experience working in matrixed, cross‑functional, or global environments preferred.
• Preference for candidates with labor, workforce, or future‑of‑work interest or expertise; familiarity with project and portfolio management or professional‑services domains a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with demonstrated methodological rigor.
• Comfort with both qualitative/survey research and quantitative techniques (e.g., segmentation, benchmarking, driver analysis), including the ability to help identify measurable variables from business questions.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the AI landscape and its trajectory, including ability to assess credibility of claims and translate technical developments into business and professional implications.
• Experience in macroeconomic analysis and trends/foresight techniques.
• Structured problem‑solving and hypothesis‑driven thinking honed in consulting or strategy environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex, multi‑source information into clear, strategic insight.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Comfortable using AI tools in day‑to‑day work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑ready storytelling.
• Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in an asynchronous remote environment.
• Intellectually curious; able to stay current in a fast‑moving AI and technology landscape.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority.
• Fluent in English (PMI’s business language).