Insights & Foresight Specialist

Summary

Project Management Institute is seeking an Insights & Foresight Specialist to support its research agenda. The role combines hands-on insights research, business analysis, and foresight research focused on macroeconomic, industry, technology, artificial intelligence, and future-of-work developments to inform evidence-led thought leadership and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• You will support PMI’s research agenda across two complementary areas, with responsibilities balanced between hands-on insights research — survey, qualitative, and secondary studies that inform thought leadership — as well as business analysis and foresight research that connects macroeconomic, industry, and technology developments to PMI’s thought leadership priorities
• The role carries a particular, though not exclusive, emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work
• Working in coordination with the Manager, Research & Insights, you will help ensure PMI’s thought leadership is evidence-led, forward-looking, and aligned to business priorities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3–6 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, strategy, or related roles such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or macroeconomic or industry research
• Experience researching, analyzing, or advising on AI trends, technology disruption, or the future of work
• Demonstrated experience leading trends, foresight, or macroeconomic research initiatives independently
• Experience translating research into executive-facing insights, narratives, and strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with demonstrated methodological rigor
• Comfort with both qualitative/survey research and quantitative techniques (e.g., segmentation, benchmarking, driver analysis), including the ability to help identify measurable variables from business questions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the AI landscape and its trajectory, including ability to assess credibility of claims and translate technical developments into business and professional implications
• Experience in macroeconomic analysis and trends/foresight techniques
• Structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking honed in consulting or strategy environments
• Ability to synthesize complex, multi-source information into clear, strategic insight
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready storytelling
• Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in an asynchronous remote environment
• Intellectually curious; able to stay current in a fast-moving AI and technology landscape
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority
• Fluent in English (PMI's business language)
• Master's strongly preferred in economics, business, public policy, international relations, strategy, computer science, or related field
• Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional, or global environments preferred
• Preference for candidates with labor, workforce, or future-of-work interest or expertise; familiarity with project and portfolio management or professional-services domains a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3–6 years of experience in research, insights, analytics, strategy, or related roles such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or macroeconomic or industry research
• Experience researching, analyzing, or advising on AI trends, technology disruption, or the future of work
• Demonstrated experience leading trends, foresight, or macroeconomic research initiatives independently
• Experience translating research into executive-facing insights, narratives, and strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with demonstrated methodological rigor
• Comfort with both qualitative/survey research and quantitative techniques (e.g., segmentation, benchmarking, driver analysis), including the ability to help identify measurable variables from business questions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the AI landscape and its trajectory, including ability to assess credibility of claims and translate technical developments into business and professional implications
• Experience in macroeconomic analysis and trends/foresight techniques
• Structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking honed in consulting or strategy environments
• Ability to synthesize complex, multi-source information into clear, strategic insight
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready storytelling
• Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in an asynchronous remote environment
• Intellectually curious; able to stay current in a fast-moving AI and technology landscape
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority
• Fluent in English (PMI's business language)

Nice to Haves

• Master's strongly preferred in economics, business, public policy, international relations, strategy, computer science, or related field
• Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional, or global environments preferred
• Preference for candidates with labor, workforce, or future-of-work interest or expertise; familiarity with project and portfolio management or professional-services domains a plus

Benefits

• Skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• Access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• Flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• Award and bonus opportunities.