Remote Datacenter Research Manager

IDC Research Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days per year (increases/‑

10 paid sick days per year

1 week paid new parenting leave

Flexible work options (remote, part‑/t

Health, dental, vision, and paramed 

Annual healthcare spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Best Doctors medical opinions

Retirement plan with company match

Technology allowance

Company-paid cell phone

Job summary

IDC Research Inc. is seeking an experienced analyst to cover the datacenter facilities industry, including buildouts, cooling, power, and IT infrastructure housed in datacenters. You will translate complex data into clear narratives and engage with clients and vendors.

This role emphasizes quantitative modeling, market insights, and participation in events, webinars, and reports, with remote-friendly arrangements and global travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM degree is a plus, but not required).
• Required 5-10 years of relevant IT/datacenter experience.
• Essential technical skills, including quantitative and qualitative (narrative) skills.
• Self-driven, taking initiatives, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coverage of the datacenter market and industry (facilities, equipment, and services).
• Quantitative modeling of datacenter-related metrics (buildouts, floor space, racks, power, cooling).
• Collaboration with other infrastructure and cloud services analysts to align datasets.
• Frequent written and social media coverage of datacenter-related happenings and vendors.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Qualitative (narrative) skills

Self-driven

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IDC Research Inc. is seeking an experienced analyst to cover the datacenter facilities industry, including buildouts, cooling, power, and IT infrastructure housed in datacenters. You will translate complex data into clear narratives and engage with clients and vendors.

This role emphasizes quantitative modeling, market insights, and participation in events, webinars, and reports, with remote-friendly arrangements and global travel as needed.