Senior Research Manager - AI

Overview:

About the Role & Team

The AI Senior Research Manager Asia Pacific is a role whose primary responsibility will be achieving the program financial, business development, and research objectives as per the targets assigned. The AI Research Director will be providing thought leadership to the market on important industry trends as well as coordinating Asia Pacific research with research being conducted and delivered in other regions. The AI Research Director will be IDC Asia Pacific Insights' primary research leader in all areas encompassing AI strategies, data science, Cloud, advanced Analytics, Machine learning and AI research. Areas of expertise should include above topics.

What You’ll Do

Program Management

Leading the definition, creation and production of IDC market intelligence products and solutions for countries or domains under your responsibility.

Ensuring IDC’s market intelligence meets the needs of our existing clients and identifying new opportunities for our capabilities

Maintaining research project planning, scheduling, and tracking.

Acting as the external & internal representative of IDC research for your domain

Ensuring the organization produces quality research and analysis by rolling out new and insightful analytical programs, supplemented with thought leadership.

Insuring program profitability, cost/benefit analysis on custom research projects

Thought leadership and creation of special reports

Business Development and Client Management

Developing senior executive relationships with our clients and key players in the industry

Presenting results at senior level, or at events, as required

Providing strong support for the sales team in qualifying and closing business

Working with the sales team to develop strategic selling initiatives and account plans

Developing and nurturing a strong client service mentality in the research team

Acting as the client and media facing representative for the program in the region

Project management of fieldwork, subscription programs, custom research

Consulting & Custom Research:

Lead on key IDC Asia Pacific Energy Insights and FoO consulting & custom research projects

Identifying opportunities, assist in developing proposals, and assist in closing consulting sales

Vetting research methodologies and instruments

Creation and delivery of special reports

Financial

Achievement of financial targets established for the group under your responsibility

Monthly and annual P&L management and reporting for each research area under your responsibility by product group and type

Annual research budget planning, strategic growth planning

New product planning and positioning

What You Bring

Good understanding of and preferably hands on experience in one or more areas: data engineering/ management, data governance, data science, Cloud, advanced Analytics, Machine learning and AI.

Minimum 10 years' experience in the area of research/technology

Effective in both verbal and writing when presenting / packaging research deliverables to the clients and public

Experience in delivery of consulting projects

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Why This Role Stands Out

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.

Hybrid Working: Hybrid working with certain days in office per week/month required.

Time-off and holidays: On top of your statutory holiday allowance and public holidays, IDC grants annually reviewed company-wide closures on 19 August (Unplug Day) and 24 December – 1 January inclusive (Global Shutdown) and a volunteering day.

A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded.

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.