Director Chief of Staff

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Job Summary:

IDC is a respected global technology market research firm seeking a highly strategic Chief of Staff to support its Chief Research and Data Officer. The role focuses on driving operational excellence and cross-functional alignment while supporting various leadership teams across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with senior leaders to define, track, and operationalize strategic priorities across research, product, and data initiatives.

• Executive Communications & Reporting: Prepare executive-level presentations, board updates, and internal communications that articulate progress, risks, and opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a central point of contact across Research, Data & Custom teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.

• Operational Excellence: Lead rhythm-of-business activities including quarterly business reviews, operating cadences, and performance tracking.

• Special Projects: Lead the technology enablement of the Research, Data & Custom organizations. Align the product organization with the commercial organization to accelerate the mobilization of product ideas and go-to-market readiness.

• Team Enablement: Support talent development, onboarding, and internal communications to foster a high-performing, globally distributed team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or chief of staff roles within technology, research, or data-driven organizations.

• Proven ability to work with executive leadership and manage complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a global, matrixed environment is preferred.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.

Company:

IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets. It is a sub-organization of International Data Group. Founded in 1964, the company is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. IDC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.