IDC
Needham, MA
IDC Research Manager US-- Job ID: 2026-7034 # of Openings: 1 Category: Research IDC Overview About the Role & Team IDC is seeking a Research Manager, AI-Enabled Sales, Customer Service, and Contact Center Strategies to join our Customer Experience (CX) Applications team. You will produce market research and competitive intelligence that helps IT suppliers and IT buyers make informed technology investments in AI-powered customer service, voice of customer, and contact center solutions. In this role, you'll analyze vendor offerings and buyer behavior to develop market sizing, competitive positioning, and strategic guidance. You'll help shape IDC's perspective on AI adoption in customer-facing functions, an area still being defined, making this an opportunity to establish credible, research-backed viewpoints. Success requires intellectual rigor, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in how AI is transforming customer...