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Accenture Research is a global, award-winning team providing insights and analysis to Accenture and its clients throughout the world. Joining Accenture Research translates into continual opportunities to expand on what you can do. Our researchers come together with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds to create talented teams of problem-solvers. We hope you’ll want to join us!
Technology Research Specialist
Workplace: Warszawa
Nr Ref.: 00605379
The chosen candidate will:
- Support the overall strategy, focus and priorities for his/her focused emerging technology research program, with a strong focus on blockchain technology, in consultation with other stakeholders and colleagues, and with input from the Global Digital & Technology Research Team Lead.
- Contribute to build effective relationships with European business sponsors and their teams (Marketing, Sales, Operations, etc.)
- Represent Accenture Research in client-facing situations, for instance in proposals, workshops and live presentations.
- Contribute to the development of research assets that differentiate Accenture Research in the market, e.g., forecasting of market trends, modelling of survey data to size markets, impact evaluation of digital innovation, etc.
- Perform complex research across technology topics and businesses and bring new ideas for delivering research findings. This includes in-depth research on geographic and/or horizontal segment trends, competitors, industry market trends and issues, and relevant technology topics utilizing a number of available sources.
- Work closely with other research colleagues in order to remain vigilant regarding Technology-related opportunities within their sectors and countries as well as resourcing needs.
- Determine required project resources and costs and negotiate with customer. Define and manage the quality and quantity of research delivered.
- Actively contributing to Accenture, both locally and globally. Taking part in team building activities, supporting Technology leadership, your local Accenture Research lead and the global Technology research team (e.g., contributing to team training, sharing your knowledge via social channels, calls, etc., and actively participating in other team events).
What we expect from you?
- University degree
- 4+ years market research experience, preferably in a consulting environment, IT analyst firm, equity brokerage, start-up, software provider, IT services firm, or demonstrated equivalent skill.
- Deep knowledge of the technology landscape and emerging technology trends (preferably to include blockchain)
- Working experience collaborating in a team of research professionals
- Working with senior executives to shape research-driven strategies, thought leadership, assets/tools
- Experience of writing studies, thought leadership and presentations for delivery to internal and external audience
- Experience of forecasting or statistical analysis would be of significant benefit
- Fluent Polish and English
We offer:
- Contribution to the growth of the largest companies on the market
- Continuing professional development in an international company
- Work in a multi-national and professional environment
- Friendly workplace environment, team bonding events, ability to participate in after work activities
- Attractive remuneration
- Competitive benefits package: e.g. private healthcare, additional insurances, sport packages
