Research Director, IT Financial Management

Info-Tech Research Group

. Lead and deliver IT Spend and Staffing Benchmarking engagements with analyst support .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Financial Management and IT Cost Benchmarking, with a strong ability to lead client engagements and deliver impactful presentations. Proficient in utilizing AI productivity tools and enhancing benchmarking methodologies to drive insights and value.

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IT Cost BenchmarkingIT Financial ManagementPresentation SkillsAI Productivity ToolingProject Management

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Hard Skills

IT Cost BenchmarkingIT Financial ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisBenchmarking MethodologyCost ManagementClient EngagementResearch AnalysisData InfrastructureCross-Departmental Initiatives

Soft Skills

MentoringFacilitationRelationship BuildingTrusted Advisor StatusTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI Productivity ToolsSAPOracleWorkdayDynamics

Certifications & Qualifications

Finance CertificationAccounting CertificationProject Management CertificationBusiness Analysis Certification

Industry Keywords

C-Suite AdvisoryBenchmarking ServiceIndustry TrendsData RepresentationClient-Facing Engagements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver IT Spend and Staffing Benchmarking engagements with analyst support
Advise C-suite clients on IT Financial Management, cost management, and improving IT cost-to-value through benchmarking
Improve the benchmarking service through new data representations and enhanced insights
Monitor industry trends and best practices and contribute ideas shaping the benchmarking service
Support Call Advisory, Workshops, and Global Services teams with IT Spend and Staff Benchmark research and analysis
Provide subject-matter expertise and feedback to Research Division and partnering divisions
Design, build, and deliver keynote and other executive presentations
Contribute to benchmarking methodology, mapping standards, and delivery toolsets
Support automation and data infrastructure initiatives
Mentor Research Analysts and review benchmark outputs and client-ready materials
Use AI productivity tooling in analysis, research, and writing workflows and share effective practices with the wider team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree required; business or technology preferred
5–10+ years of practical experience in IT Cost Benchmarking, IT Financial Management, or Project Management
Experience in project-driven environments
Presentation and facilitation experience demonstrated through prior client-facing engagements
Eligibility to obtain appropriate work authorization for cross-border engagements within North America
Availability for periodic after-hours work to support APAC-based client engagements
History of gaining and maintaining trusted-advisor status with management; strong working relationships with the C-suite preferred
Experience leading teams preferred
Professional certifications in Finance and Accounting, Project Management, Business Analysis, or related disciplines preferred
Active use of AI productivity tooling such as Claude or Copilot in analytical, research, or writing workflows preferred
MA, MBA, or MSc preferred
Experience with ERP or financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Dynamics preferred
Prior experience contributing to cross-departmental initiatives preferred
Must be eligible to obtain appropriate work Visa for cross-border work within North America and globally
Bilingual proficiency in French, Spanish, or German preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility
Inclusiveness
Learning and development
Internal career mobility
Employee Experience measurement and actioning on employee feedback
Strong employee relationships