Group Vice President Research - Devices and Consumers

Overview

About the Role & TeamIDC is seeking a Group Vice President (GVP), Devices and Consumers to lead IDC's global research across the devices and consumer technology landscape and turn its insight into market impact. This executive owns the research agenda, the quality and visibility of the output, and the performance of the global analyst team, reporting into the Global Leader, Research & Data Intelligence. This is a research leadership role that faces the market. The GVP is not a back-office researcher or a people manager only. He/she is expected to be out with clients, technology vendors, startups, investors, and buyers/leaders, as well as the press, to build the team's external reputation, and to make research a direct driver of IDC's advisory and commercial growth. The Devices and Consumers team has deep, established expertise in PCs, mobile phones, XR/VR, and wearables. The device landscape is now being reshaped by AI-native hardware: wearables built around AI assistants, AI edge endpoints, and smart home and ambient devices where AI is the core experience rather than a feature. The GVP will bring new, cutting-edge technology experience and market exposure that complements the team's current strengths and extends IDC's coverage into these emerging categories. The GVP works in close partnership with IDC's Sales, Custom Solutions, Customer Success, and Marketing teams, and with IDC's regional and global research organization, to make sure devices and consumer perspectives are heard across the market, and global assets are made relevant locally.What You’ll Do

Research Leadership & Team Performance• Lead the global Devices and Consumers analyst team, setting the research agenda and priorities against IDC's growth plan and the topics device vendors, silicon and platform providers, investors, and buyers/leaders care about most• Set and uphold standards for accuracy, rigor, and intellectual integrity, balanced with speed-to-publish and market impact• Build, coach, and develop analysts, setting clear expectations, reviewing performance, and growing a bench of market-facing experts• Recruit and onboard analysts with the right expertise, industry networks, and mindset for a market-facing role, including specialists in emerging AI-native device categories• Ensure research coverage is balanced between established segments (PCs, mobile phones, XR/VR, and wearables) and fast-emerging areas such as AI-native wearables, AI edge endpoints, smart home and ambient devices, and on-device AI• Equip the team with the skills, frameworks, and tools to size, forecast, and track new categories where historical data is limited Emerging Technology Leadership & Market Voice• Define IDC's point of view on AI-native devices, including market definitions, taxonomy, forecasts, and competitive landscape, and bring new technology perspectives into the team's existing coverage• Track the technology and ecosystem shifts behind AI-native devices, including on-device and edge AI, silicon, models and agents, operating platforms, connectivity, developer ecosystems, and new business models• Shift the team from documenting trends to influencing decisions: evidence-led advisory that clients can act on• Be a visible external voice for IDC at industry events, in the press, and with key vendors, startups, investors, and buyer organizations• Build and maintain senior relationships across the devices and AI ecosystem, including AI startups, established device OEMs and ODMs, chip and component vendors, platform providers, carriers, retailers, and investors• Champion IDC's brand and market position with credibility, and ensure analysts do the same Client Engagement & Commercial Partnership• Partner with the Sales organization on account planning, pursuits, renewals, and expansion, bringing research credibility to high-stakes client conversations• Present findings and strategic briefings to senior client executives around the world• Work with Custom Solutions to ensure custom engagements draw on the right expertise and meet IDC's research standards• Hold analysts accountable for business development and proactive client engagement as a core part of their role, often in partnership with the Customer Success team Global Research Collaboration• Represent Devices and Consumers in IDC's global research community, working with regional research leaders so that local market data and perspectives inform global research, and global frameworks are carried back to regional teams• Work with global research and analytics leaders to keep data, forecasts, trackers, and methodology for Devices and Consumers at the highest standard of quality, including for new device categories• Connect the team with IDC's adjacent research areas, such as AI, semiconductors, infrastructure, telecommunications, and enterprise, so AI-native device perspectives are integrated across IDC's research Business Operations & Team Evolution• Own research-side planning and performance for Devices and Consumers, including team capacity, publishing output, client engagement metrics, and contribution to revenue goals• Use AI and new tools to raise the team's productivity, quality, and engagement cadence, and expect the team to do the same• Lead the evolution of the team's portfolio and skills mix from established device segments toward AI-native categories, through hiring, development, and coverage planning• Model decision speed, comfort with ambiguity, and active use of AI tools, and reinforce them in 1:1s, goal setting, and performance conversations

What You Bring

Research Leadership & Team Performance• Lead the global Devices and Consumers analyst team, setting the research agenda and priorities against IDC's growth plan and the topics device vendors, silicon and platform providers, investors, and buyers/leaders care about most• Set and uphold standards for accuracy, rigor, and intellectual integrity, balanced with speed-to-publish and market impact• Build, coach, and develop analysts, setting clear expectations, reviewing performance, and growing a bench of market-facing experts• Recruit and onboard analysts with the right expertise, industry networks, and mindset for a market-facing role, including specialists in emerging AI-native device categories• Ensure research coverage is balanced between established segments (PCs, mobile phones, XR/VR, and wearables) and fast-emerging areas such as AI-native wearables, AI edge endpoints, smart home and ambient devices, and on-device AI• Equip the team with the skills, frameworks, and tools to size, forecast, and track new categories where historical data is limited Emerging Technology Leadership & Market Voice• Define IDC's point of view on AI-native devices, including market definitions, taxonomy, forecasts, and competitive landscape, and bring new technology perspectives into the team's existing coverage• Track the technology and ecosystem shifts behind AI-native devices, including on-device and edge AI, silicon, models and agents, operating platforms, connectivity, developer ecosystems, and new business models• Shift the team from documenting trends to influencing decisions: evidence-led advisory that clients can act on• Be a visible external voice for IDC at industry events, in the press, and with key vendors, startups, investors, and buyer organizations• Build and maintain senior relationships across the devices and AI ecosystem, including AI startups, established device OEMs and ODMs, chip and component vendors, platform providers, carriers, retailers, and investors• Champion IDC's brand and market position with credibility, and ensure analysts do the same Client Engagement & Commercial Partnership• Partner with the Sales organization on account planning, pursuits, renewals, and expansion, bringing research credibility to high-stakes client conversations• Present findings and strategic briefings to senior client executives around the world• Work with Custom Solutions to ensure custom engagements draw on the right expertise and meet IDC's research standards• Hold analysts accountable for business development and proactive client engagement as a core part of their role, often in partnership with the Customer Success teamGlobal Research Collaboration• Represent Devices and Consumers in IDC's global research community, working with regional research leaders so that local market data and perspectives inform global research, and global frameworks are carried back to regional teams• Work with global research and analytics leaders to keep data, forecasts, trackers, and methodology for Devices and Consumers at the highest standard of quality, including for new device categories• Connect the team with IDC's adjacent research areas, such as AI, semiconductors, infrastructure, telecommunications, and enterprise, so AI-native device perspectives are integrated across IDC's research Business Operations & Team Evolution• Own research-side planning and performance for Devices and Consumers, including team capacity, publishing output, client engagement metrics, and contribution to revenue goals• Use AI and new tools to raise the team's productivity, quality, and engagement cadence, and expect the team to do the same• Lead the evolution of the team's portfolio and skills mix from established device segments toward AI-native categories, through hiring, development, and coverage planning• Model decision speed, comfort with ambiguity, and active use of AI tools, and reinforce them in 1:1s, goal setting, and performance conversationsWhy This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions)
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid parental leave

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $166,100 - $275,600 inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.

If this role relocates to a different country, the salary range will be updated to reflect that country's range, rather than a currency conversion of the original range.Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

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