Senior Principal Analyst at Informa

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Thought Leadership, Research, Analysis, Mentorship, Collaboration, Client Engagement, Sales Support, Public Speaking, Technical Skills, Innovative Thinking, Time Management

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space? At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue. We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list. About Informa TechTarget Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI. With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets. Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with: Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership Custom content that engages and prompts action Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices. Visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn. For more information, visit informatechtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn Job Description This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office. Omdia, a leading provider of technology research and insights, is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Analyst to lead and shape two of our most successful Telecoms intelligence services: Telco Software & AI and Telco Cloud & Network Automation. This is a unique opportunity to drive thought leadership, deliver impactful research, and influence the future of the telecoms industry. About the Role As a Senior Principal Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, commercially relevant research and insights. You will be at the forefront of industry trends, including OSS/BSS, network cloudification, AI, and automation, while mentoring junior analysts and representing Omdia as a trusted thought leader. Your contributions will directly enhance our research quality, product development, marketing efforts, and client engagement. Key Responsibilities Thought Leadership Produce insightful, opinionated reports that clients and prospects actively seek. Provide expert commentary on industry news and trends, establishing yourself as a recognized thought leader in the telecoms space. Represent Omdia at high-profile industry events and forums. Research & Analysis Lead primary research efforts, including interviews with key industry stakeholders and face-to-face meetings to build strong relationships. Deliver qualitative analysis that explains market developments, highlights risks and opportunities, and provides actionable guidance. Develop market forecasts using robust primary and secondary research, clearly documenting assumptions and creating compelling narratives around market trends. Mentorship & Collaboration Coach and mentor junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product management, and leadership, to align research with customer needs and business goals. Client Engagement & Sales Support Partner with the sales team to identify new opportunities, support client renewals, and drive custom research projects. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market intelligence and insights that address their most pressing challenges. Qualifications To excel in this role, you will bring the following experience and qualifications: Industry Expertise: Recognized as a thought leader with 10+ years of experience as an analyst or working within the telecoms industry. Telecoms Knowledge: Deep understanding of telecom service provider network strategies and operations, with a proven ability to analyze and interpret industry trends. Established Network: Comes with a strong network of senior industry players, enabling access to key insights and relationships. Research & Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to produce detailed, insightful, and opinionated reports in a structured and concise manner. Public Speaking: Experience hosting customer briefings, delivering webinars, and speaking at industry events, showcasing confidence and expertise. Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with examples of successful teamwork and the ability to mentor and support colleagues. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel for data manipulation, including pivot table creation, and the ability to work with complex datasets. Innovative Thinking: A creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions. Time Management: Strong prioritization skills to manage competing tasks effectively, with a focus on delegating manual tasks where possible to optimize efficiency. Additional Information We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, colour, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law. Our benefits include: Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Analyst will lead and shape telecoms intelligence services, producing high-quality research and insights while mentoring junior analysts. They will also represent the company at industry events and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research with business goals.