It services industry analysts (remote working)

Job purposeNelson Hall has ongoing vacancies for industry research analysts in IT services. These are remote working roles offering a high degree of flexibility to suit qualified candidates globally.These positions provide the opportunity to liaise with industry leaders and become a leading authority within your areas of expertise, advising leading IT services vendors on their offerings, strategic development and operational transformation journey, and providing market intelligence to major enterprises and multinationals.Duties and responsibilitiesKey responsibilities include : The production of detailed IT services market analysesThe production of very detailed market analyses and profiles of IT Services providersActing as a subject matter expert and demonstrating thought leadership to Nelson Hall clientsMarket forecasting.Activities include : Interviewing senior personnel within major IT service providersWriting profiles and market analysesAssessing vendor capability and producing NEAT chartsAttending industry analyst eventsAssisting vendor firms in their strategic development and operational transformation needs, and providing executive feedback on vendor positioningTracking vendor news and announcements (including financials, M&A, contract wins, new offerings)Developing social media presence and propagating Nelson Hall research and insightsUpdating the market forecast annually Assisting buy-side firms in identifying the art of the possible and suitable vendors.Please note this role involves analyzing the IT services market on behalf of IT services companies and their clients. It is not a business analyst role within IT or a solution architect role. QualificationsKeenness to learn and absorb relevant IT services domain knowledge is critical, as is a liking for MBA-style projects and intellectual curiosity. Plus, a desire to become one of the leading subject matter experts on the market for next generation approaches to IT services, including operational transformation. Would potentially suit individuals with :  - Deep experience in the IT services industry, especially operational transformation, possibly in strategic marketing / product management roles and bid support - Experience in strategic sourcing of IT services for a major enterprise - MBAs with a desire to become an IT services domain expert and advise senior executives- Objective opinions and keen to be positioned as a thought leader in the market- Strong communication skills to facilitate building relationships across the market and managing discussions regarding vendor capability- Knowledge of the IT services market gained, for example, in a bid support roleMBA qualifications are valued, but existing domain experience and enthusiasm are of greater importance.About Nelson HallNelson Hall is a global market analysis firm providing services to accelerate our clients' digital and operational transformation through the provision of research-led insight & thought leadership.