Manager, Thought Leadership Research StrategistFull-timeEmployee Type: RegularRegion: AMS - North America and CanadaWork Persona: Flexible or RemoteCompany DescriptionIt all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.Join us to put AI to work for people.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThis individual contributor role sits at the intersection of analysis and narrative within the thought leadership research team. You translate complex research data into compelling stories that drive executive decisions. You own the hypothesis-to-narrative process for research reports, from designing research survey instruments that test specific ideas to analyzing findings and shaping them into original, C-suite-ready research insights.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch design and methodologyValidate ideas before they scale. Conduct desk research to stress-test hypotheses and identify blind spots before committing to full survey instrument design.Manage survey design and methodology for assigned research projects, including sample sizing, weighting, screening, and regional representationDesign survey instruments in partnership with research firms to test hypotheses with rigor before fieldingBring emerging methodologies into the program mix, such as AI-moderated qualitative research with consumers, to add depth to large-scale customer experience studiesData synthesis and narrative storyboardingConduct data analysis directly. Run segment cuts, crosstabs, and breakdowns that surface patterns. Build narrative frameworks from analytics. This is where analysis becomes storytelling.Analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data from various sourcesWork with complex data to shape original and impactful storylinesTranslate data into actionable insights into actionable for executive audiencesResearch content developmentYou turn research findings into reports and assets that executives read and act on, leveraging data to inform a point of view.Write and storyboard thought leadership research reports from research findings, with a clear argument and editorial voiceGround claims in data, ensuring the evidence informs the storyCollaborate with editorial team on derivative content for assigned programsKey DeliverablesValidated hypotheses with supporting desk researchSurvey instruments and methodology specificationsNarrative frameworksSegment and crosstab analysisDerivative content recommendationsResearch report and derivative assetsQualificationsTo be successful in this role you have:7+ years of experience in market research, thought leadership, management consulting, or a similar analytical and editorial disciplineExperience designing quantitative survey instruments and qualitative research frameworks that test specific hypothesesStrong analytical skills with hands-on experience running segment cuts, crosstabs, and statistical analysisExperience using AI tools to accelerate research and analysis, with the judgment to verity outputs and protect methodological rigorDemonstrated ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives that resonate with C-suite audiencesExcellent writing and editorial judgment, with a portfolio of research-backed contentExperience partnering with external research firms on survey design, fielding, and analysisComfort with ambiguity and the ability to move fast on rapid research without sacrificing methodological rigorJV20Additional InformationWork PersonasWe approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location.Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.Equal Opportunity EmployerServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.AccommodationsWe strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. 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