Senior Research Manager, Semiconductor Technologies and Supply Chain

Requisition #
2025-6001
Functional Area
Research
Location
US-Remote
# of Openings
1

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Research Manager of Semiconductor Technologies and Semiconductor Supply Chain, responsible for the business sustainability and growth of our syndicated programs, relationships with our strategic clients, and domain expertise of the consumer, retail, and industrial semiconductor technology ecosystem. The role includes supporting our primary market models and secondary research efforts, business development, and participating and leading key consulting projects related to our coverage of consumer and semiconductors used in industrial automation, retail, and smart home market segments.

 

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future!

 

We will consider candidates located in an approved US location. 

 

 

Why IDC?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm.  We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success.  IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

 

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Responsibilities

Specific areas of research coverage:

  • Ownership and management of the IDC Semiconductor group's semiconductor forecast and market share models and overall market coverage.
  • Understanding the trends and drivers of the semiconductor value chain including the EDA, Foundry, IDMs, and OSAT markets.
  • Coverage of the smart home, wearables, industrial automation, and retail market segments for semiconductors.
  • Current coverage includes all the standard and custom silicon functional areas in each market segment including processing, sensing, RF, analog and power management, memory, connectivity technologies, and electrification technologies

Quantitative Analysis Requirements include:

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel including modeling, pivot tables, charting
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in market sizing and forecasts
  • Data Collection using appropriate sources, validating, and crossing checking to ensure data is credible and accepted by our clients
  • Proficiency with large datasets and market models
  • Ability to clearly communicate and report data analysis
  • Ability to forecast and publish timely changes to market conditions and assumption, work independently on key projects

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors' Degree (Advanced degree a plus)
  • 5-10 years of previous market research experience or in a related industry
  • Solid writing skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for client inquiry and internal collaboration
  • Strong documentation skills along with verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness/ability to travel to various events as required (post-COVID) for presentations or engaging with customers (10-15%) as circumstances dictate
  • Ability to analyze industry trends and present the larger ecosystem transformation story
  • Proven success in synthesizing data from various sources - in depth interviews, market and end user surveys, secondary research including public financial statements, and other IDC research and craft compelling data driven narratives
  • Ability and interest in collaborating in a global environment


 

About IDC:  

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,300 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

 

IDC US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.

 

At IDC US, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $70,000 and $140,000 USD and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).

 

 

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