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 equiva...