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Research Leader

AvasantEl Segundo, CA, US
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  • 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).

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  • / / avasant.com / Avasant Research is an industry-leading voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end-user organizations, technology services providers, and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data-driven, informed decisions.
  • Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media, including global publications.
  • Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end-user organizations, PE / investment companies, consulting firms, service providers, and product vendors.
  • To see our portfolio of published research and to know more, please visit here.

    • 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.

    • The key roles and responsibilities for this position would include the following :

  • 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 skills
  • Strong 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
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