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The Strategy Analyst supports the organization in advancing strategic priorities through structured research, analysis, and reporting. This role is responsible for conducting foundational and intermediate-level analysis to inform business planning and decision-making, with a focus on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities. The Strategy Analyst II partners with stakeholders across functions to gather insights, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support the development of data-driven recommendations. While contributing to broader strategic efforts, the role operates with guidance on more complex analyses and plays a supporting role in enterprise-level planning activities.
- Conduct structured research and analysis on market trends, competitors, and strategic initiatives to inform business decisions.
- Support market sizing, benchmarking, SWOT analyses, and competitive intelligence efforts.
- Gather, analyze, and synthesize data into clear insights tailored to functional stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of reports, presentations, and materials for internal stakeholders, including leadership teams.
- Contribute to regional and global market assessments with a focus on defined segments or datasets.
- Monitor relevant external trends (economic, technological, industry) and summarize key implications for the business.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Finance, Markets) to support strategic initiatives and business planning activities.
- Support execution of research projects, including data collection, validation, and documentation.
- Assist in identifying opportunities and risks within the marketplace and contribute to recommendations.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field required
- Masters Degree(MBA) preferred
- Foundational knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and insights
- Working knowledge of analytics tools and data visualization techniques
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate insights clearly in written and verbal formats
- Experience creating structured reports and presentations for business stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, methodologies, and business domains
- Emerging proficiency with AI tools or analytics platforms to enhance productivity
- Up to 10% Travel
What you can expect from us
We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you..
Join us and you’ll get:
• an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
• skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• award and bonus opportunities.
The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
Let’s help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!
Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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