Market Research Manager jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Senior Manager, Strategy & Market Research

Company Description:

Array Technologies was founded more than 30 years ago on the bold vision of advancing the future of clean energy.  Today, we are a global leader and pioneer in the renewables industry. Despite our large footprint – or perhaps because of it – we are united in our mission: Generating Energy with Integrity for a Sustainable World. It is the reason why we are in business, and it motivates our drive every day. Together, with our customers and partners, we share a resolve to advance the renewables industry, curb climate change and realize a sustainable world. 

Our values represent what is important to us. As we grow ever more global, they ensure our culture is consistent wherever we operate in the world.

• Putting Passion into Action: We are passionate about the planet and proud to devote our talents each day toward forwarding sustainable energy and curbing climate change.
• Respecting What’s Right: We treat our partners, our people, and our planet with respect, and we act with integrity in all that we do.
• Problem-Solving through Technology and Teamwork: We apply the power of technology and teamwork to pioneer solutions and turn obstacles into opportunities.

What you’ll do:

As the largest utility-scale solar tracker technology company in the world, Array Technologies has broad global customer base and we are looking for a leader to dig deep into market understanding & research, help shape the long-term strategic plan, and contribute to the overall success of Array’s product development. In this role, you will have a direct impact to the business via strategic development and leadership, impacting the delivery of the Array brand around the world. As a quickly growing company, you will have the opportunity to contribute and develop the strategy for Array and make it a reality. In your previous roles, you will have successfully led market research, contributed to strategy and product or business development with innovative problem-solving and a hands-on, process-oriented approach.

As Senior Manager, Strategy & Market Research, you will lead development of organization’s short- and long-term strategic plan and identify opportunities across the industry and beyond. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, you will drive cross-functional planning to help influence the product development vision and strategy. You will help develop a business strategy (STRAP), inform the market for adjacent product development opportunities, translate voice of customer and support product development portfolio refinement. In this role, you will touch our hardware, software and service offerings that align with the annual planning process. 

More specifically in this role, you will:

• Lead the strategic planning process, coordinating across the global businesses and functions, enabling accelerated growth using multiple strategies, including but not limited to the use of strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Drive the company's strategic initiatives planning process, including ongoing tracking to drive execution and accountability across the company. Identify market, client, and industry trends and recommend strategies and solutions.
• Lead the competitive intelligence strategy by working with marketing, sales, product, partners, industry analysts, and all key stakeholders to drive understanding of Array’s market position and competitive advantage.
• Lead market research and industry understanding, working with Array’s industry consultant partners to develop perspective on trends and drivers on projects, volumes, pricing, and alternative renewable technologies.
• Generate strategic and actionable competitive intelligence insights aligned with Array’s strategic goals and objectives, prepare reporting plans to update internal and external stakeholders on industry trends, market share, and competitor and adjacent market developments, and deliver findings in compelling, relevant, and timely presentations.
• Maintain key internal and external relationships with the ultimate goal of delighting customers.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of business and/or strategic consulting experience
• 3 years experience with global multinational company
• Travel as required

Our preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated comfort and willingness to move from strategic to tactical as needed.
• Experience with M&A activity within the technology space.
• Strong analytical skills; including financial modeling.
• Highly resourceful, hands-on problem solver.
• Experience in the solar or renewable energy industry.
• Strong communication, prioritization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work equally well independently as well as part of a high functioning team.
• Ability to work across multiple organizations in a fast paced, smaller company environment.

Array Technologies offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

When you bring your energy and expertise to Array Technologies, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan and more.