Organization: Corporate Functions/Research



Location: New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco






About Accenture

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About Accenture Research


Accenture Research shapes trends and creates data-driven insights about the most pressing issues global organizations face. Combining the influence of innovative research techniques with a deep understanding of our clients industries, our team of 300 researchers and analysts including more than 50 in North America alone - spans 20 countries and publishes hundreds of reports, articles and points of view every year. Our thought-provoking research supported by proprietary data and partnerships with leading organizations such as MIT and Singularity guides our innovation and allows us to transform theories and fresh ideas into real-world solutions for our clients. Visit us at www.accenture.com/research and follow us on https://twitter.com/AccentureRSRCH





Job Description


The High Tech Industry Research Senior Manager will develop Thought Leadership and Research focused on the High Tech Industry.





The High Tech industry is comprised of several sub-industries including semiconductors, enterprise technology, consumer technology, communications equipment and medical technology. Past research topics have included the industry trends; digital consumer trends and buying behaviours; evolution and impact of IoT, cloud computing and 5G technologies; and expected changes in product development and engineering practices with smart, connected product .





The High Tech Industry Research Senior Manager will have the following skills





INNOVATION


Develops thought provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, under the leadership of Accenture High Tech ISL


Proactively introduces innovative ideas to senior leadership and clients


Designs and manages research to define and re-shape thinking on major People related issues


REPUTATION


Recognized as an expert in the Hight Tech research field


Publishes regularly through Accentures publication channels and other channels


Has a strong internal and growing external network and social media presence


BUSINESS IMPACT


Ability to operate at the Executive level


Research focused on Accenture Business and Accentures Clients business (so what?) with major and long lasting impact


Credible in presenting work and discussing issues with clients


COMPLEXITY


Shapes & manages complex research programs of work with global scope and manages related budget


Partners with leadership-level stakeholders at Accenture


Credible with leadership and clients, both at global level in very different geographies and cultural contexts


PEOPLE LEADERSHIP


Talent magnet and role model


Team builder


Coach and mentor of junior researchers


We are looking for someone who has a comprehensive skill set.




Basic Qualifications:






+ Masters degree


+ Minimum of 10 years
experience in a research focused role.








Preferred Skills:




+ Any additional certificates related to analytics or data science would be a plus.

+ At least a post-graduate degree, with solid evidence of research experience. Knowledge of the High Tech Industry would be considered a significant advantage, especially in terms of executed related primary and/or secondary research in that regard.



+ Experience with data science and visualization and design thinking as well as public speaking



+ Worked with a start-up, global / large private corporation or institution, research think tank or recognized research provider or design company


+ Presented to senior stakeholders


+ Collaborated in a team of researchers, using research tools and methodologies, including on a virtual basis



+ Track record in research with broad experience in applying the main research techniques, including high tech frameworks, data science/economic modeling, surveys and people related data sources


+ Subject matter expertise across the High Tech industry


+ Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make sense out of data


+ Solid experience in the presentation of research deliverables to high level executives



Professional Skill Requirements:



+ Intellectual curiosity


+ Proven ability to manage people and research projects


+ Entrepreneurial attitude


+ Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills in one-to-one and team settings


+ Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian


+ Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian




Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture.





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