Insights & Foresight Specialist

Project Management Institute; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award and bonus opportunities

Flexible work options

Global network access

Job summary

Project Management Institute (PMI) is seeking a research-focused professional to support its research agenda across hands-on insights research and foresight activities. You will link macroeconomic trends to PMI’s thought leadership priorities, with a special emphasis on AI and the future of work.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate research into executive-facing narratives and strategic recommendations, ensuring evidence-led outputs that inform PMI’s direction in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s strongly preferred in related fields.
• 3–6 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, strategy, or related roles.
• Experience researching 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.

Responsibilities

• Support PMI’s research agenda across hands-on insights research (surveys, qualitative, secondary studies) and business analysis/foresight research.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Research & Insights to ensure thought leadership is evidence-led, forward-looking, and aligned to priorities.
• Emphasize AI and the future of work in research activities and deliverables.
• Translate complex findings into executive-level insights and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Research

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Qualitative methods

Quantitative analysis

Job description

Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing to something that makes difference?

Pursue your passion. Join PMI.

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).

What you can expect from us

We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you.

Join Us And You’ll Get

• an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
• skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• award and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.