Our client is a premier, respected provider of news and analysis regarding technology, entrepreneurship and trends. Major global corporations rely on their insights to plan their product and positioning investments in todays dynamic markets. Originally a part of a global news and information leader, they are now re-positioning for a period of rapid growth, as technology takes centre-stage in the future of business.

The company is seeking to identify a Head of Research

The Role

You will lead the research team to deliver consistent and improved quality of work across datasets and help other line managers evaluate the performance of the team members based on regular quality feedback. You will be required to gain a holistic view of the consulting and advisory projects and an understanding of the IT and Technology Industry to structure and deliver deep and insightful research results. Key responsibilities will include:

- Understand the role of emerging technologies and how they are impacting businesses in India and Macro level understanding of global as well

- Nurture relationships at all levels, especially with CXOs across tech companies & startups

- Develop understanding of Tech companies, strategies, GTM, Marketing and sales strategies

- Focus quality research to arrive at a well framed and thought solution for the client.

- Support primary research to identify, analyse, track, and report actionable insights to key business stakeholders to support key business initiatives.

- Manage on-going data and tracking services, perform routine and extraordinary analysis, and ensure appropriate reporting access, formats, and analysis for all business functions.

- Own small consulting engagements as an individual contributor or individual work streams in larger consulting engagements

- Represent company platforms at various industry events, deliver custom speaking engagements, Roundtables

Your Profile

Preferably an MBA from a reputed business school and 10-12 years of experience in industry, of which at least 5-6 years must be in the same or a similar industry dealing with information and research on cutting edge topics critical to the future. Strong familiarity with technology trends and high level analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills are essential attributes for the role. Functional competencies include :

- Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills including presentation skills

- Extremely detail-oriented with high standards for written and visual presentation of information as well as idea

- Excellent research, analytical, and numerical skills

- Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations based on rigorous data analysis

- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.)

- A technical degree or PG specialisation in a statistical or analytical field will be a major asset.

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