VP, AI Economics: Research, Planning & Operations

IDC Corporate; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IDC Corporate is seeking a Vice President, Research, Planning & Operations to lead AI economics research and guide enterprise investments in AI deployments. The role focuses on budgeting, cost structures, and value realization across functions, delivering independent research and executive guidance for CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders.

The position offers remote or Boston-area options with travel ~25-30%, and requires a proven track record in end-to-end AI program leadership, financial modeling,

Qualifications

• Senior practitioner with direct responsibility for AI deployments' financial & operational outcomes.
• Delivery across multiple functions: finance, HR, procurement, operations.
• Direct responsibility for AI budgets, forecasts, and investment models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the AI economics research agenda and budgeting studies.
• Develop and validate IDC AI economic models and methods.
• Advise CIOs/CFOs on portfolio decisions, deployment options, and funding.
• Build benchmarks and case studies across functions and domains.
• Incorporate price benchmarks and terms into economic models with procurement.
• Produce syndicated and custom research and client briefing.

Skills

Senior AI deployments

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Advising CIOs/CFOs

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Economic modeling

Job description

IDC Corporate is seeking a Vice President, Research, Planning & Operations to lead AI economics research and guide enterprise investments in AI deployments. The role focuses on budgeting, cost structures, and value realization across functions, delivering independent research and executive guidance for CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders.

The position offers remote or Boston-area options with travel ~25-30%, and requires a proven track record in end-to-end AI program leadership, financial modeling,