About the Role & Team

The Research Director for Software Channels & Ecosystems is a senior role within the IDC Worldwide Channels & Ecosystems team. The role focuses on research agenda and direction, custom research engagements, client engagement and inquiries, program and business growth, and strategy alignment with IDC goals. What You’ll Do

Lead and manage the Software Channels Research program, delivering a compelling and forward‑looking research agenda. Manage program health, research agenda, client engagement, inquiries, client renewals, and prospecting. Deliver two Leadership Councils per year. Develop and deliver custom research specific to clients and in support of wider IDC initiatives. Participate in and contribute to wider IDC leadership initiatives. Act as a team player within the channels team, the wider research domain team, and IDC. What You Bring

Degree or equivalent in a business or technology‑related subject. Technology or market research ex...