Research Leader

Avasant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial environment

International exposure

Training and mentoring

Career development programs

Job summary

Avasant, based in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Research Leader to manage a multi-themed technology data and research program. This vital role involves engaging with senior leadership teams globally and developing impactful research products.

The ideal candidate will possess an MBA, have 8-16 years of experience, and demonstrate strong project management and analytical skills, particularly in technology-related fields.

Qualifications

• 8-16 years of experience in research, strategy, or consulting domains.
• Experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms is preferred.
• Strong aspiration to be known as an independent industry voice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-themed technology data and research program.
• Engage with senior leadership teams and advise on digital technology strategies.
• Develop and deliver an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products.

Skills

Research experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Survey design

Education

MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes

Job description

Title: Research Leader

Location: United States

Employment Type: Full time

Background

Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting, advisory and analyst firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals and operate in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/.

Role

As a Research Leader within Avasant Research, you will manage a multi-themed technology data and research program while also developing into an industry-acknowledged analyst.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies (blockchain, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud, etc.) and their applications in various industries (healthcare, life sciences, education, manufacturing, etc.) in external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events, media, and public videos
• Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of Global 2000 enterprises, service providers, tech product and platform companies in the digital technologies space to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies
• Ownership of developing and delivering an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products (in-depth market reports, white papers, point-of-view notes, webinars, custom reports, etc.). While this includes leading a rapidly growing industry analyst team, the role also includes significant writing to be done directly by the candidate
• Conduct in-depth research by directly participating in briefings and in-person discussions with practice and business leaders (including CXOs) at service providers, tech products, and platform companies
• Establish innovative research processes, methodologies, and frameworks for structuring and analyzing the data to develop impactful insights at a quality that is repeatable and is continually improved
• Exceptional project management while leading a lean and diversified team. Contribution to the overall strategic direction of the research practice
• Engage with the industry ecosystem comprising technology buyers, service providers, technology firms, research consumers, and others directly
• Design surveys to provide data behind the firm’s publications
• Critically review and provide feedback on reports written by other analysts and contributors
• Support the sales team by responding to inquiries from current and potential customers
• Represent the company in responding to press inquiries, for attribution
• Build relationships with subject matter experts to aid in the development of new research coverage

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes. 8-16 years of experience in research, strategy, or consulting domains
• Candidates with significant experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms. Previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms will be an advantage
• Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies, with an inherent curiosity to analyze how they will impact the world
• Familiarity with business IT topics such as enterprise software, application development, business intelligence, cloud computing, security, data management, or networking
• Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in the technology space
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English). Experience in writing to publication deadlines
• Experience in survey design and best practices for ensuring quality of response data
• Strong analytical and reasoning skillsStrong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills

What Avasant Offers

• Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
• International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment
• Leadership opportunities