As a CIR professional, you will focus on developing fresh perspectives on critical business issues that cut across industries and functions, from the rapid change of emerging technologies to the consistent factor of human behavior. You will contribute to the advancement and quality of the Center's research and thought leadership initiatives covering industries such as Consumer, Energy & Resources, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Life science & health care, and TMT. Research deliverables include white papers, in-depth research reports, client presentations, case studies, articles, etc. Your other responsibilities will include: - Help develop signature perspectives on campaign-related topics such as Industry 4.0, Future of work, Climate change, Trust, and Advanced technologies, etc. through: - Editing, analyzing and synthesizing data. - Understand how current trends will impact future trends and forecast what an organization should plan for in the next 3-5 years - what they need to do to be successful. - Develop recommendations for organizations on how handle current and future trends. - Reviewing and critiquing drafts to bring them up to quality standards - Assisting in the development and lifecycle of research reports - Develop expertise in one or more technology trends OR organizational leadership/ talent topics. - Play an active role in producing and deploying thought leadership through the design and execution of world-class research. - Support the CIR and global thought leaders in the design and execution of their research and eminence initiatives. - Collaborate with research directors in the advisory practices and support enterprise-themed research around an essential topic (e.g., AI, analytics). - Have flexibility with work hours to frequently (e.g., weekly, not daily) collaborate in US time zones. - Work with internal eminence producers to align campaign-related efforts, and to cultivate relationships with interested practitioners. - Develop research solutions, frameworks, and methods to address specific project needs. - Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies and articulate their impact on sectors, business functions. - Identify trends by tracking news articles and vendor announcements and analyzing investment and market data. - Deliver internal and external presentations, live and via webcasts, on campaign-related topics. - Manage and groom junior members Hackett's Center for Integrated Research team Generating and communicating distinctive, valuable points of view on topics of interest, importance, and relevance to our clients builds Hackett's eminence in the marketplace, a major contributor to the firm's competitive position and brand profile. 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 thought ware development allows Hackett 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 Hackett 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 Hackett'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 - Future of Work - Trust - Climate change/sustainability - Integrated technologies (including AI, Cloud and Cyber) Qualifications - 8+ years' work experience in business research & analysis, strategy consulting, organizational talent or technology research role - Master's Degree like MBA/CFA/CA - In-depth understanding of at least one Industry/sectors (Consumer, Technology, Banking, Oil & Gas, Public Sector, etc.) - 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, Future of Work, Climate Change/Sustainability, Trust, or Integrated Technologies such as AI, Cloud, Cyber, etc.), gained through either prior research or work experience - Knowledge of advanced technologies and business trend Skills - 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. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills. - Project management skills for complex research assignments extending to long durations and across geographies. - 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/Global 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. - Team management and coaching Other Details Work timing 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location Hyderabad Disclaimer: Please note that this Job Description is subject to change based on the business/project requirements and at the discretion of management. How you'll grow At Hackett, we've invested a great deal to create a rich environment in which our professionals can grow. We want all our people to develop in their own way, playing to their own strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with a variety of learning and networking opportunities-including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments-to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in exactly the same way. Benefits At Hackett, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Hackett's culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture that is inclusive, invites authenticity, leverages our diversity, and where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

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The Hackett Group - Manager - Centre for Integrated Research  ,Job Description for The Hackett Group - Manager - Centre for Integrated Research  in Hackett Group (India) Limited in  Any Location for (8-18) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for The Hackett Group - Manager - Centre for Integrated Research  in Hackett Group (India) Limited in  Any Location for (8-18) years of experience. Apply Now!