Senior Manager of Market Intelligence

Title:

Senior Manager of Market Intelligence
Department:
Commercial Office

Location:

Houston, TX
Supervisor:
Head of Market Intelligence & Communications
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent, Full‑time
Work Status:
Hybrid

The Senior Manager of Market Intelligence leads the market intelligence function within the Market Intelligence & Communications team, serving as the team's Part Lead for market analysis and intelligence. This position owns the design and execution of market sizing, competitive benchmarking, pricing analysis, and Federal policy/Tariff impact assessments for the U.S. utility‑scale PV, BESS, and EPC markets, and translates findings into strategic recommendations for the Head of Market Intelligence & Communications, executive leadership, and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires demonstrated command of U.S. utility‑scale renewable energy market dynamics and prior experience operating as a market research/intelligence professional within a large multinational, matrixed organization.

• Spearhead the Market Intelligence function, analyze market data, set research priorities, methodology standards, and quality control for all market intelligence deliverables.
• Own end‑to‑end market sizing, competitive analysis, and pricing benchmarking for U.S. utility‑scale PV modules, BESS, and EPC services, including forward‑looking demand and capacity forecasts.
• Direct Federal policy and tariff impact analysis (e.g., Section 232, AD/CVD, IRA/45X, ITC/PTC), assessing implications for pricing, supply‑chain strategy, and deal economics.
• Build and maintain a proprietary market intelligence framework, including primary research, industry databases, and third‑party research providers, to support executive decision‑making.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level strategic reports, board‑ready market analyses, and competitive intelligence briefings to the Head of Market Intelligence & Communications, C‑level stakeholders, and HQ.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on U.S. utility‑scale renewable energy market structure, competitor positioning, and customer/developer landscape.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial Strategy, Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams to embed market intelligence into deal support, pricing strategy, and negotiation positioning.
• Attend regularly in accordance with company attendance policy and supervisory assignment; attendance is a required duty.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor's (Master's) degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, International Trade, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in market research, market intelligence, or competitive strategy, with at least 3 years focused on renewable energy or the U.S. utility‑scale solar/BESS market.
• Prior experience as a market research/intelligence professional at a large multinational corporation, Big‑4 consulting firm, or global market research firm is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience conducting U.S. utility‑scale renewable energy market analysis, including module, BESS, and EPC market segments.
• Familiarity with utility‑scale interconnection queues, ISO/RTO market structures (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP), and their influence on project development timelines.
• Advanced quantitative analytics background, including experience designing research methodologies, market models, and forecasting frameworks.
• Extensive experience with industry research databases, institutional research reports, or market intelligence platforms (e.g., BNEF, Wood Mackenzie, SEIA, or comparable) is required.
• Track record of presenting market analysis and strategic recommendations directly to senior executives or C‑level stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex market and policy dynamics into clear, actionable strategy.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent research work streams, and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality,…