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Overview About the Role & Team IDC is building the next generation of intelligent, AI-powered platforms that transform how technology decisions get made. This confidential initiative re-imaginesthe way decision-makers discover and interact with trusted research and dataand will be foundational to IDCs future. We are looking for a remote Principal Product Manager Technical (PMT) to lead the product strategy, architecture, and execution for a core pillar of this new platform. You will operate as the single-threaded owner for a critical domain, working across engineering, AI/ML, research, and design to deliver a seamless and scalable product experience. This role is a rare opportunity to define the strategy for a zerotoone systemshaping how content is modeled, how user intents are recognized, and how insights flow across the IDC ecosystem. The right candidate will bring deep technical fluency, customer obsession, and a track record of delivering highimpact platform products in fastpaced environments. What Youll Do Own the product vision, longterm strategy, and roadmap for a foundational capability within IDCs nextgen discovery platform. Define the data models, technical architecture, and platform interfaces that power intelligent, contextaware product experiences. Partner with engineering to design and deliver scalable APIs, system components, and observability layers that enable extensibility and reuse. Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate capabilities such as semantic search, LLMpowered assistants, personalization, and classification systems. Write PRFAQs and technical narratives that align senior leadership, drive clarity across functions, and accelerate highjudgment decisions. Engage directly with CIOs, analysts, and vendor partners to validate pain points and iterate toward productmarket fit. Define success metrics, build telemetry strategies, and use experimentation to drive continuous learning and iteration. Serve as the single-threaded owner for your domain, mentoring others and raising the quality bar across the organization. What You Bring 7+ years of product management experience, with 4+ years in a technical or platform product role. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Proven track record of shipping 02 products or scaling platform capabilities in ambiguous, highaccountability environments. Deep technical fluencyyou can meaningfully shape architecture, API design, and system tradeoffs with engineering teams. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence VP and SVPlevel stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives that span engineering, data science, design, and research. Strong business and customer orientation; experience driving adoption, engagement, and measurable business outcomes. Preferred Qualifications Experience building or scaling AI/MLpowered products, especially involving search, retrievalaugmented generation (RAG), or entity extraction. Endtoend digital fulfillment experience and digital productlike growth systems experience, a plus. Familiarity with knowledge graph design, semantic modeling, or enterprise data platforms. Background working with structured research, metadata systems, or content syndication at scale. Experience with enterprise SaaS, developer platforms, or B2B intelligence solutions. Ability to operate autonomously, manage ambiguity, and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization. Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, highcaliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions. Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and longterm career development with a globally respected brand. What We Offer 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed) 10 paid sick days per year 1 week paid new parenting leave Flexible work options (remote, parttime, flexible hours) Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family $1,600 annual healthcare spending account Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support Best Doctors medical second opinions Life, AD&D, and longterm disability insurance Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary) $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses Companypaid cell phone plan Compensation Transparency At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, rolespecific requirements, internal equity, and verified Canada market data from an independent thirdparty partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $130,000 CAD$160,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in EVerify. #LI-JF1 #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr