Ethernet Strategic Planning Director

Intel • Hillsboro, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Planning Director will serve as a key member of NSG staff, responsible for driving long-term business strategy (2-5 year horizon) for Intel Ethernet products (e.g., fNIC, IPU) including market analysis, competitive intelligence, portfolio planning, and cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to influence without authority and the ability to synthesize complex, disparate information into actionable strategic direction for executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities Market Intelligence and Analysis Manage relationships with 3rd party market intelligence data sources Identify new market opportunities and assess strategic fit to influence BU investments Develop and maintain an Ethernet market model analyzing market size and trajectory Long-Term Strategic Planning Align Ethernet portfolio with Xeon and Core CPU platforms Drive portfolio planning decisions including architectural convergence and IP strategy Lead product line transition planning with 10-year visibility Assess product and IP scalability across the Ethernet portfolio Competitive Intelligence Maintain comprehensive competitive product and technology roadmaps Forecast competitor strategy and product direction Coordinate competitive analysis including teardowns and benchmarking Collect and disseminate competitive intelligence across the organization Cross-Functional Leadership Lead Strategy Council/MRC processes to ensure strategic alignment Drive consensus on long-term vision and direction across stakeholders Escalate strategic issues to appropriate executives when required Document and archive strategic decisions comprehensively Augment offering with custom ASIC derivatives for leading customers Executive Communication and Influence Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership (75 percent of communication focus) Communicate strategic direction to peers and cross-functional teams (25 percent of communication focus) Context switch seamlessly between portfolio-level and product-specific discussions Core Competencies Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex, disparate information into coherent strategic thesis Leadership Without Authority: Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams and driving decisions without direct management responsibility Abstract Thinking: Capability to operate at the 64K foot level while maintaining connection to tactical execution Decision-Making: Ability to drive decisions with incomplete data and limited direction Communication and Interpersonal Skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members Strong consensus-building capabilities with ability to drive decisions when consensus isn't achievable Extensive internal and external professional networks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, product management, or business strategy
• 5+ years of experience in technology industry, preferably semiconductors
• Experience with ethernet network adapters as well as IPU/DPU products (applications that range from edge to datacenter to hyperscaler environments)
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives in matrix organizations
• Proficiency in market research and competitive analysis methodologies
• Experience with portfolio management frameworks
• Strong analytical and data synthesis capabilities
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry dynamics and technology roadmaps

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Strategy
• Previous experience in strategic planning
• Experience with Networking for AI
• Experience with technology roadmap development
• Background in product marketing or product management
• Consulting experience with top-tier strategy firms
• International business experience

Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence and Analysis Manage relationships with 3rd party market intelligence data sources
• Identify new market opportunities and assess strategic fit to influence BU investments
• Develop and maintain an Ethernet market model analyzing market size and trajectory
• Long-Term Strategic Planning Align Ethernet portfolio with Xeon and Core CPU platforms
• Drive portfolio planning decisions including architectural convergence and IP strategy
• Lead product line transition planning with 10-year visibility
• Assess product and IP scalability across the Ethernet portfolio
• Competitive Intelligence Maintain comprehensive competitive product and technology roadmaps
• Forecast competitor strategy and product direction
• Coordinate competitive analysis including teardowns and benchmarking
• Collect and disseminate competitive intelligence across the organization
• Cross-Functional Leadership Lead Strategy Council/MRC processes to ensure strategic alignment
• Drive consensus on long-term vision and direction across stakeholders
• Escalate strategic issues to appropriate executives when required
• Document and archive strategic decisions comprehensively
• Augment offering with custom ASIC derivatives for leading customers
• Executive Communication and Influence Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership (75 percent of communication focus)
• Communicate strategic direction to peers and cross-functional teams (25 percent of communication focus)
• Context switch seamlessly between portfolio-level and product-specific discussions

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director