[Hiring] People Enablement Specialist @IDC Research Inc.

Role Description

International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic People Enablement Specialist to be responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing programs that empower employees to thrive within the Product, Research & Data, and Delivery organization. This role reports to the Director, People Enablement and partners with business leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to drive capability building, leadership development, and adoption of new ways of working aligned to organizational strategy. This role is instrumental in building a repository of training content that promotes consistency, scalability, and standardization.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Product, Research & Data, and Delivery leaders to assess skill gaps and define learning priorities.
• Develop and deliver enablement programs covering foundational professional skills, technical competencies, and leadership capabilities tailored to PRⅅ functions.
• Create standardized training toolkits including job aids, quick reference guides, facilitator guides, and post-training reinforcement assets.
• Implement metrics and feedback mechanisms to measure program effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Curate and maintain a knowledge base of best practices, learning resources, and self-service materials for PRⅅ employees.
• Build and maintain a structured content library/repository in a centralized location (SharePoint, etc.).
• Track and report on training participation, completion, and effectiveness via data-driven dashboards and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in corporate training, L&D, or organizational effectiveness roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and comfort with executive-level reporting.
• Experience supporting global learning initiatives that span across time zones.
• Proven experience in people enablement, L&D, or organizational development within technical or product-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of product management, research, data analytics, and delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of instructional design and adult learning theory to design, and to facilitate learning programs for diverse technical audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying content using LMS platforms (Adobe Learning Manager, Workday Learning, Cornerstone, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of e-learning tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com), and content versioning systems.

Benefits

• Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.
• A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded.

Company Description

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber 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 long-term career development with a globally respected brand.