Manager, Thought Leadership Research Strategist

pofft Technology Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

pofft Technology Inc. is seeking a Manager, Thought Leadership Research Strategist who sits at the intersection of analysis and narrative. You translate complex data into compelling stories that inform executive decisions and shape strategic viewpoints.

You own the hypothesis-to-narrative process, designing research instruments and guiding methodology to craft C-suite ready insights. You will create narrative storyboards from analytics, produce executive reports with editorial voice, and explore

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in market research or related analytical/editorial roles.
• Experience designing quantitative surveys and qualitative frameworks that test hypotheses.
• Ability to translate data into clear executive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate research hypotheses and survey instruments.
• Conduct data analysis including segment cuts and crosstabs.
• Create narrative storyboards and executive-ready reports.
• Collaborate with editorial teams on derivative content.
• Incorporate AI-enabled methodologies while maintaining rigor.

Skills

Market research

Narrative storytelling

Data analysis

Editorial judgment

AI tools for research

Executive communication

Research design

Survey design

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Manager, Thought Leadership Research Strategist

Manager, Thought Leadership Research Strategist United States 1 gün 3 saat 37 dakika önce yayınlandı. Full Time Himalayas -

About the Role

This individual contributor role sits at the intersection of analysis and narrative within the thought leadership research team. You translate complex research data into compelling stories that drive executive decisions. You own the hypothesis-to-narrative process for research reports, from designing research survey instruments that test specific ideas to analyzing findings and shaping them into original, C-suite-ready research insights.

Key Responsibilities

Research design and methodology

Validate ideas before they scale. Conduct desk research to stress-test hypotheses and identify blind spots before committing to full survey instrument design.

Manage survey design and methodology for assigned research projects, including sample sizing, weighting, screening, and regional representation

Design survey instruments in partnership with research firms to test hypotheses with rigor before fielding

Bring emerging methodologies into the program mix, such as AI-moderated qualitative research with consumers, to add depth to large-scale customer experience studies

Data synthesis and narrative storyboarding

Conduct data analysis directly. Run segment cuts, crosstabs, and breakdowns that surface patterns. Build narrative frameworks from analytics. This is where analysis becomes storytelling.

Analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data from various sources

Work with complex data to shape original and impactful storylines

Translate data into actionable insights into actionable for executive audiences

You turn research findings into reports and assets that executives read and act on, leveraging data to inform a point of view.

Write and storyboard thought leadership research reports from research findings, with a clear argument and editorial voice

Ground claims in data, ensuring the evidence informs the story

Collaborate with editorial team on derivative content for assigned programs

Validated hypotheses with supporting desk research

Survey instruments and methodology specifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• 7+ years of experience in market research, thought leadership, management consulting, or a similar analytical and editorial discipline
• Experience designing quantitative survey instruments and qualitative research frameworks that test specific hypotheses
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience running segment cuts, crosstabs, and statistical analysis
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate research and analysis, with the judgment to verity outputs and protect methodological rigor
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives that resonate with C-suite audiences
• Excellent writing and editorial judgment, with a portfolio of research-backed content
• Experience partnering with external research firms on survey design, fielding, and analysis
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to move fast on rapid research without sacrificing methodological rigor

Full Time

United States