We are looking for a Senior Research Analyst for the area of Software Applications. Are you passionate about technology and interested in how it can help overcome business challenges and generate value? Are you currently working for a leading research house, a consulting firm or a technology vendor? Look no further! IDC is seeking an experienced candidate to lead our Asia/Pacific Enterprise Software Applications Practice. We're on the hunt for a curious mind, a critical/analytical thinker, who enjoys analyzing complex ideas, and can proactively provide thought leadership, advisory, and new perspectives to our clients.
As a Senior Research Analyst for the Asia/Pacific region, your role will be to create thought leadership insights, shape the research agenda for the Asia/Pacific region and China and help connect technology vendors to channel partners and technology buyers through effective research and go-to-market content and insights.
You must be a good writer and speaker with analytical skills, and have experience in either market research or enterprise resource applications. You could also be working in IT/technology vendors, technology/business consulting, or advisory firms. You should be a good communicator, with a good talent for discussing and analyzing complex ideas. Your focus will be on analyzing how the enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, CRM, HCM, financial apps) will evolve in the future; and how technology can help overcome business challenges, as well as drive business value.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct, write and present though leadership research deliverables with valuable insights, and actionable recommendations for technology executives.
- Engage with technology vendor ecosystems to gain comprehensive understanding of new/emerging capabilities that can make a difference to the areas of software applications.
- Establish tech buyer relationships to build influence, and gain deeper understanding of requirements, challenges, buying behaviour, etc.
- Collaborate and partner with global, AP regional and country/local teams to create a cohesive and holistic perspective of software applications.
- Supports business development for the enterprise software applications practice to contribute to its growth.
Requirements
- The candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the IT/technology industry, IT/digital functional area or business/strategy/technology consulting, or in leading market research firms.
- Has excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- With the ability and experience in presentations to external clients.
- Is well-connected in the technology industry.
- Has the ability to connect well with directors/VP executives across APAC region.
- Has worked in a multi-cultural environment.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Able to work with tight timelines and multi-task/manage projects.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing market dynamics and client expectations.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and share.
- Able to function in a fast-paced environment.
