Insights & Foresight Specialist

Colonial Group; United States; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Project Management Institute seeks a research professional to support its AI and future‑of‑work agenda. The role blends hands‑on insights research with macroeconomic foresight, informing thought leadership and strategic recommendations for leadership teams.

You will collaborate across functions to ensure evidence‑led, forward‑looking research aligned with PMI’s priorities, working in an asynchronous remote environment and communicating clearly with executives.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Support PMI’s research agenda across hands‑on insights research and foresight research.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Research & Insights to ensure thought leadership is evidence‑led and aligned to business priorities.
• Focus on AI and the future of work while applying quantitative and qualitative methods to generate actionable insights.

Kenntnisse

Economics

Public policy

International relations

Strategy

Computer science

AI trends

Forecasting

Executive storytelling

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Communication

Remote work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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).