Principal Analyst (Data Center)

TL;DR

Principal Analyst (Data Center): Leading research on data center thermal management, power, and cooling infrastructure with an accent on market forecasting, vendor competitive analysis, and strategic advisory. Focus on delivering authoritative insights to global clients and influencing technology roadmaps through deep technical expertise.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai, China (Shanghai Central Plaza office).

Company

Informa TechTarget is a global leader in B2B technology research, digital services, and events, providing actionable market intelligence to technology buyers and sellers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead comprehensive research coverage of global data center UPS and thermal management markets.
• Develop and maintain market forecasts, trackers, and competitive analysis models.
• Provide strategic consulting and advisory services to global clients on technology roadmaps.
• Present research findings at industry conferences, webinars, and client briefings.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to identify business development opportunities.
• Provide expert commentary to media and industry publications regarding power and cooling trends.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in the data center ecosystem.
• Deep technical understanding of cooling technologies and power infrastructure.
• Proven ability in quantitative research, including building and maintaining market forecasts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Cultural awareness for working within a global virtual team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment balancing office time with remote work.
• Career development through bespoke training, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning access.
• ShareMatch scheme for employee share ownership.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including EAP, mental health resources, and healthy living subsidies.
• Global collaboration opportunities within a diverse, international team.
• Annual leave, birthday leave, and volunteer days.