Dig Insights · 12 hours ago
Senior Manager, Future Strategy & Innovation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDig Insights is a tech-enabled research company that helps global consumer brands move beyond consumer-centric to decision-centric. The Senior Manager, Future Strategy & Innovation will develop strategic foresight and implementation plans, conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends, and present findings to clients and colleagues.
Market Research
Responsibilities
Invest the time necessary to develop an intimate knowledge of the client’s business in order to understand what impact the research, insights and recommendations will have upon it
Tie in client documents to the final trend findings
Monitor a variety of sources in order to identify trends and opportunity spaces. From Instagram, blogs and online experts to books, magazines, and the intellectual products of trade/industry conferences
Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and anticipate future challenges in various industries and sectors. Develop an outline and turn your findings into a synthesized report
Should be able to provide recommendations that demonstrate clear ties to the client’s business
Develop strategic foresight and implementation plans for design, business, policy innovations, or organizational change
Translate research/insights into workshop materials that can be leveraged during innovation workshops and sessions with the client
Apply design-thinking methodologies to research and test innovative ideas. Study in-market examples of emerging trends and cultural shifts and continuously evolve your research approach
Bring new ideas to the table in terms of how we are executing the work
The ability to create your own report templates (in collaboration with the Director)
Present research findings in a compelling, inspiring way—not just detailed analysis, but narratives that energize and engage the team
Strong presentation capabilities: share your findings to your colleagues and clients in a way that shows your passion for the work and the breadth of your knowledge
Aid in the organization and facilitation of workshops and working sessions with clients
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams on qualitative and quantitative research to develop innovative solutions that address clients' future needs and challenges
Proactive workflow management to hit deadlines
Own your project timelines by prioritizing effectively, flagging roadblocks before they become issues, collaborating across teams, and proactively setting up conditions for success
Qualification
Required
5–10 years in a similar role, which may include design, brand, innovation, or business strategy
Recent experience in a client-facing capacity
Strong presentation abilities, including articulating a point of view and thinking on your feet
A self‑starter who thrives in a remote environment and communicates effectively
Invest the time necessary to develop an intimate knowledge of the client's business in order to understand what impact the research, insights and recommendations will have upon it
Tie in client documents to the final trend findings
Monitor a variety of sources in order to identify trends and opportunity spaces. From Instagram, blogs and online experts to books, magazines, and the intellectual products of trade/industry conferences
Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and anticipate future challenges in various industries and sectors. Develop an outline and turn your findings into a synthesized report
Should be able to provide recommendations that demonstrate clear ties to the client's business
Develop strategic foresight and implementation plans for design, business, policy innovations, or organizational change
Translate research/insights into workshop materials that can be leveraged during innovation workshops and sessions with the client
Apply design-thinking methodologies to research and test innovative ideas. Study in-market examples of emerging trends and cultural shifts and continuously evolve your research approach
Bring new ideas to the table in terms of how we are executing the work
The ability to create your own report templates (in collaboration with the Director)
Present research findings in a compelling, inspiring way—not just detailed analysis, but narratives that energize and engage the team
Strong presentation capabilities: share your findings to your colleagues and clients in a way that shows your passion for the work and the breadth of your knowledge
Aid in the organization and facilitation of workshops and working sessions with clients
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams on qualitative and quantitative research to develop innovative solutions that address clients' future needs and challenges
Proactive workflow management to hit deadlines
Own your project timelines by prioritizing effectively, flagging roadblocks before they become issues, collaborating across teams, and proactively setting up conditions for success
Analytical Thinking – Our projects often begin with broad, ambiguous topics. The ideal candidate should be comfortable navigating uncertainty and able to break down complex challenges into clear steps for investigation, synthesis, and insight development
Strategic Mindset – Our work influences the long‑term trajectory of the clients who partner with us. It's important that the candidate can take conceptual ideas and ground them within a client's business, brand, or innovation strategy
Creative Curiosity – Our methodologies are robust and require a mindset of exploration: asking “what if,” building on possibilities, and identifying early-edge signals and emerging opportunities that could shape category change
Adaptable Perspective‑Taking – As new research and information surface, our thinking must evolve. This role requires openness to shifting perspectives rather than becoming attached to fixed ideas—allowing the future to emerge through the process
Passionate Dynamism – This work is a privilege, and the candidate's energy and attitude influence client relationships, deliverables, and collaboration with team members and cross-functional partners. Every choice should support producing the strongest possible final output
Benefits
A hybrid-remote work environment, where employees have the flexibility to work remotely or from one of our offices
Unlimited vacation policy
Reimbursement for health and wellness classes/memberships and continuous learning
RRSP / 401K employer matching program
Regular social events such as charity poker nights, trivia events, team building days, and more!
Company
Dig Insights
Dig Insights is a market research consultancy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-09-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Gaudette
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
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