Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Data Operations Specialist, Serving Market Insights (MI) Professionals

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The Boston Globe has ranked Forrester Research as one of the "Top 100 Places to Work," and, in 2012, for the 15th consecutive year, Forrester was ranked in its "Best of Massachusetts Businesses." Forrester has research centers and sales offices in more than 25 cities internationally, spanning six continents. Forrester works with professionals in 17 key roles within IT, marketing and strategy, and tech industry at major companies providing proprietary research, consumer insight, consulting, events, and peer-to-peer executive programs. 
 
Global business leaders worldwide rely on Forrester for comprehensive, independent analysis that aligns with their organizations' initiatives, guides their decisions, and increases their business impact to make them more successful every day. As part of our global sales team, you'll work with some of the world's top technology companies and thought-leading analysts to plan an agenda based on our clients' top objectives and challenges — including cloud computing; business process management; and the integration of social media, mobile, and other emerging technologies. 
 
Job Title: Data Operations Specialist, Serving Market Insights (MI) Professionals
Location: New Delhi
 
Description:
 
The Data Operations Specialist is a critical member of Forrester’s MI team. MI team members coordinate, execute, and analyze 40-plus mail, phone, in-person, and online consumer surveys in support of Forrester’s Consumer Technographics® product and its written and qualitative research. The Data Operations Specialist is part of Forrester’s data operations team, reporting to the director of data operations and insights. The Data Operations Specialist takes responsibility for managing and maintaining survey data files, ensuring that they are uploaded and functioning in several online platforms. This person will also be responsible for cleaning data files using SPSS, including tagging and uploading Forrester’s Survey Data into a proprietary online survey tool. The Data Operations Specialist pays close attention to detail and can manage projects under time-critical business deadlines. The ideal candidate should be proficient with statistical software such as SPSS and Excel and has one to two years of experience with data collection and delivery techniques in either a business or academic environment. 
 
Responsibilities:
 
Clean data files using SPSS.
Prepare survey data files for upload in several online platforms.
Manage and maintain an online platform repository for all of Forrester’s consumer data files.
Oversee and enforce data formatting conventions to ensure consistency and the most efficient use of our data, regardless of platform.
Support the creation of data client deliverables such as Excel banner tables, Technographics survey highlights, and written research documents.
 
Requirements:
 
Forrester is looking for people who are inspired and inspiring. Our product is our intellectual capital, so we welcome and reward intellectual excellence, curiosity, and sophisticated thinking and look for:
 
Proven work experience — preferably in the market research, consulting, or technology field — experience with data cleaning and analyzing large data sets, survey design, project management, and proficiency with SPSS. 
Sharp attention to detail and high personal standards for quality and thoroughness.
Superior project management and good oral and written communication skills.
The ability to work with a team under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
The ability to work independently without needing day-to-day supervision and as part of a global research team.
A bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree in social sciences is a plus.
 
Forrester Research is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment.
 
 
Data Protection
The information provided by you in this application will be used for the purposes of recruitment and, for successful applicants only, for personnel administration and management purposes and to comply with the employer’s obligations regarding the retention of employee records. If your application is unsuccessful, Forrester Research, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or service providers (collectively “Forrester”) will retain your personal information on secure file solely to consider you for future recruitment opportunities. 
 
By submitting your resume/CV, you consent to Forrester’s retention of the information provided on a secure file for personnel administration and management purposes and/or in order to consider you for future employment opportunities and to the transfer of the information provided to: 
 
Forrester’s offices in the US and other countries outside the European Economic Area; and 
Service providers engaged by Forrester for the purposes of processing applications for employment who may be located outside the European Economic Area.
 
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