Market Analysis and Planning Manager

Role Overview

• Develop market insights that drive strategy
• Build advanced methodologies, frameworks, and processes for market sizing and forecasting
• Analyze market research and third-party insights to extrapolate future technology trends
• Investigate key market drivers and develop assumptions on future market directions
• Translate complex and ambiguous data into clear, structured insights
• Create a trusted, fact-based point of view
• Triangulate multiple data sources through deep analysis and validation to form a credible, defensible perspective
• Identify key drivers impacting technology markets and pressure-test assumptions
• Ensure analytical rigor and consistency across all outputs
• Lead complex analytical workstreams
• Independently structure analytical approaches and define methodologies for large, complex strategy projects
• Identify the right research, tools, and analyses required to answer high-impact business questions
• Develop strategies, tactics, and recommendations to optimize business and financial performance
• Apply strategic and consulting frameworks, including portfolio approaches, to evaluate markets, products, and investments
• Drive execution through cross-functional collaboration
• Facilitate large, cross-functional teams and communications to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
• Lead the development of project guidelines, objectives, deliverables, and contingency plans
• Drive ongoing follow-ups to ensure accountability and progress on strategic priorities
• Influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor on strategy formulation, risk management, and growth opportunities
• Collaborate across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy with corporate and divisional priorities
• Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to executive audiences
• Elevate how the team operates
• Provide thought leadership by advancing methodologies, tools, and approaches for strategy development
• Contribute to building a best-in-class market intelligence capability
• Expand the team’s knowledge base and set a high bar for analytical excellence

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, market intelligence, market research, or data analysis
• Deep expertise in market sizing, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving
• Proven ability to operate independently and lead complex work in ambiguous environments
• Strong hypothesis-driven thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders through data-driven narratives
• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave