Manager, Innovation Market Analysis

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

93d • $137,600 - $168,200

About The Position

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. Our researchers have a broad range of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT. The Big Idea Innovation organization within ATG aims at diversifying Dolby’s portfolio by developing differentiated technologies enabling new revenue streams. We have an innovation pipeline where ideas go through a proposal, ideation and incubation process. Our focus in Big Idea Innovation team is to generate new high potential opportunities for Dolby. Our job is to disrupt, to provoke thoughts, and to spark conversations by challenging the established practices and thinking differently. Our team owns the process that takes in and prioritizes both top-down and bottom-up ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 5+ years of experience in tech-oriented business roles (e.g., product management, business development, strategy consulting) OR MBA preferred (or relevant Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Product Management, or related field) with 3+ years of experience in tech-oriented business roles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in market sizing, trend analysis, and financial modeling.
• Comfortable working with technical teams and technologies such as AI/ML, cloud, edge computing, audio/video processing, multimodal experiences.
• Experience with business analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, SiSense) and market analysis platforms (e.g. CB Insights, Pitchbook, Statista, Crunchbase, etc.).
• Proven track record of developing go-to-market strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in innovation or new product development.
• Background in technology startups or venture capital.
• Understanding of various business/revenue models.
• Experience in entrepreneurial ventures or product incubation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments, build competitive landscapes, and evaluate trends to identify business opportunities.
• Develop and validate product-market fit in collaboration with R&D and product teams to refine concepts, ensuring alignment with customer needs and potential market demand.
• Create go-to-market strategies including potential launch plans, target segments, distributional channels, pricing/packaging, and opportunity models.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaborations to accelerate market entry or expansion.
• Contribute to product management activities for early-stage innovation projects like presenting demos to key partners and analyzing the feedback for product iteration.
• Manage innovation pipeline and help project leads think through product value propositions and hypotheses.
• Present analyses and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization, including research, design, business, marketing, and executive teams to accelerate projects.
• Collaborate with diverse teams, presenting your insights and recommendations to drive innovation across Dolby.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $137,600-$168,200 plus bonus, benefits, and potential equity.
• Flex Work approach to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees