Research Director analyzing integration, API management, and AI-enablement markets for IDC, a global technology intelligence provider. Forecasting growth, advising clients, and presenting insights to technology leaders.
Responsibilities
Identify key market trends in integration and AI enablement, as well as broader AI technology and market developments
Analyze competitive market strategies and conduct market segment and sizing studies
Contribute to research analyzing trends, competitive strategy, financial performance of technology providers, and end-user demand
Provide industry expertise for client-facing engagements and client inquiries
Partner with sales to drive incremental revenue through subscription and custom solutions for the AD&A group
Respond to client requests for market and competitive data across relevant tool and platform technology markets
Collaborate with other analysts, particularly in agentic automation research areas, to create research documents and forecasts
Present to senior management, including C-level executives, and interview or interact with IT and technology vendor decision-makers and senior audiences
Use IDC research methodologies to size markets and forecast market growth
Collaborate within IDC’s worldwide artificial intelligence, data and automation research domain on integration, API management, middleware, messaging, and agentic orchestration capabilities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred
Strong knowledge of the Integration software market and overall AI technology sector
Ability to analyze trends and provide actionable guidance to technology providers and buyers
Demonstrated ability to analyze survey data and provide clear, concise summaries and recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze, present, and articulate complex data sets
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Capacity to work independently and within a team
Proven ability to read and evaluate financial reports and analyze key competitive drivers
Ability to travel 25-30% for client meetings, industry events, and customer projects
Employment eligibility verification required
Direct experience in integration software and AI technology is a strong plus
Benefits
15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
10 paid sick days per year
1 week paid new parenting leave
Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
Annual healthcare spending account
Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
Best Doctors medical second opinions
Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
$75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
Company-paid cell phone plan
Variable compensation included in total compensation
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