Deloitte - Assistant Manager - Integrated Research - Eminence Center for Excellence

Function: Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited

Service line: Eminence Center for Excellence

Job level: Assistant Manager

Specific skill set required:

- Knowledge of advanced technologies and business trends

- Experience/ understanding and interest in organizational/ leadership topics

- Experience in primary research methods such as surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, etc. with the ability to lead from conception to deployment

- Ability to perform rigorous secondary research with hands-on experience of using databases such as Factiva, Hoovers, OneSource, and Thomson; research providers such as Gartner and Forrester; and aptitude for identifying and mastering new data sources quickly

- Experience in using statistical tools such as SAS, R, SPSS

- Understanding of design thinking and exposure to visualization tools such as Tableau

- Broad understanding of social media platforms is preferable- Twitter, LinkedIn, SlideShare. Needs to be tech-savvy and hands-on with some of these platforms.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Project management skills for complex research assignments extending to long durations and across geographies

- Experience working independently and as part of a virtual team

Deloitte's Center for Integrated Research:

Generating and communicating distinctive, valuable points of view on topics of interest, importance, and relevance to our clients builds Deloitte's eminence in the marketplace, a major contributor to the firm's competitive position and brand profile. Deloitte's Center for Integrated Research (CIR) is a key component of the firm's eminence strategy, serving to bring coherence and focus to the hundreds of publications and other thought leadership material released each year. This focus in our research and thoughtware development allows Deloitte to be more effective in shaping and defining the conversations that matter.

Campaign-related perspectives on relevant topics are effective when they:

- Align with our strategic priorities, where we can take ownership, make an impact, and deliver service capabilities;

- Apply to multiple Deloitte businesses (e.g., consulting and attest services), sectors (e.g., healthcare and technology), or functions (e.g., CFO, CIO);

- Lead meaningful conversations with clients and prospects;

- Galvanize our talent;

- Link to fact-based research and proprietary insights;

- Provide a platform for a differentiated and branded perspective that supports our overall market positioning;

- Remain relevant for multiple years;

- Build relationships and support external marketing to establish Deloitte's brand; and

- Work with selected internal champions to align organization, execution, and resources appropriately.

Examples of work under the auspices of the CIR include campaign collections include:

- Industry 4.0 (link) including Additive Manufacturing (link) and Internet of things (link)

- Future of Work (link)

- Future of Mobility (link)

- Behavioral Economics and Management (link)

- Digital Business (link)

Key job responsibilities include the following:

The position provides opportunities to:

a. Help develop signature perspectives on campaign-related topics such as Industry 4.0, behavioral economics and management, 3D printing, Internet of things, Future of work, Future of mobility, etc. through:

- Editing, analyzing and synthesizing data

- Reviewing and critiquing drafts to bring them up to quality standards

- Assisting in the development and lifecycle of research reports

b. Develop expertise in one or more technology trends OR organizational leadership/ talent topics

c. Play an active role in producing and deploying thought leadership through the design and execution of world-class research;

d. Support the CIR leaders and other thought leaders in Deloitte in the design and execution of their initiatives;

e. Work with internal eminence producers to align campaign-related efforts, and to cultivate relationships with interested practitioners;

f. Research solutions, frameworks, and methods to address specific project needs;

g. Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies and articulate their impact on sectors, business functions

h. Identify trends by tracking news articles and vendor announcements and analyzing investment and market data

i. Deliver internal and external presentations, live and via webcasts, on campaign-related topics

Check Deloitte Insights, Center for Integrated Research, and Innovation in manufacturing for a quick peek into some of our work and a better understanding of what we are looking for.

Qualifications:

- Any Graduate & MBA

- Preferred: Master's Degree

- Experience: 6+ years

Special skills/professional experience:

- Experience in technology research, business analysis, organizational talent, strategy consulting or IT transformation programs

- Subject matter expertise in at least one of the campaigns (Industry 4.0, 3D printing, IoT, Future of Work, Mobility, etc.), gained through either prior research or work experience;

- Exposure to statistical tools such as SAS, R, SPSS

- Strong verbal communication skills

- Strong writing skills - narrative, appealing, succinct. Should be able to convey complex research ideas in a compelling and easier way through business writing. Experience in storyboarding is required.

- Experience working with US clients and teams is a plus. Ability to work across cultures is important.

- Self-driven and motivated; strong team player

- Excellent networking skills with the ability to drive consensus

- Coaching capabilities, particularly around the research and writing process

Work Timings - 11.00 am - 8.00 pm

Location - Mumbai