Market Analysis and Planning Manager

HP • Houston, TX

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Market Analysis and Planning (MAP) team within HP's Personal Systems (PS) Strategy organization is responsible for developing forward-looking intelligence, market models, and a fact base to inform critical strategic decisions. This role is central to driving the company's strategic direction, ensuring competitiveness in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The position involves developing strategic recommendations through the synthesis of complex data, in-depth market and business analysis, and hypothesis testing. It operates at the intersection of insight and action, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and business leaders to align strategy with organizational goals and drive execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, market intelligence, market research, or data analysis.
• Deep expertise in market sizing, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving.
• Proven ability to operate independently and lead complex work in ambiguous environments.
• Strong hypothesis-driven thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders through data-driven narratives.
• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of Market Intelligence, Market Analysis, Market Sizing & Forecasting.
• Knowledge of Data Analysis, Modeling, and Visualization.
• Knowledge of Business Strategy & Strategic Planning.
• Knowledge of Financial Acumen and KPI-based performance analysis.
• Proficiency with Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau (or similar).
• Strong business engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication and executive presence.
• Results orientation and ability to drive outcomes.
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
• Digital fluency and data-driven mindset.
• Customer-centric thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop market insights that drive strategy.
• Build advanced methodologies, frameworks, and processes for market sizing and forecasting.
• Analyze market research and third-party insights to extrapolate future technology trends.
• Investigate key market drivers and develop assumptions on future market directions.
• Translate complex and ambiguous data into clear, structured insights.
• Create a trusted, fact-based point of view by triangulating multiple data sources through deep analysis and validation.
• Identify key drivers impacting technology markets and pressure-test assumptions.
• Ensure analytical rigor and consistency across all outputs.
• Lead complex analytical workstreams, independently structuring analytical approaches and defining methodologies for large, complex strategy projects.
• Identify the right research, tools, and analyses required to answer high-impact business questions.
• Develop strategies, tactics, and recommendations to optimize business and financial performance.
• Apply strategic and consulting frameworks, including portfolio approaches, to evaluate markets, products, and investments.
• Drive execution through cross-functional collaboration by facilitating large, cross-functional teams and communications to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
• Lead the development of project guidelines, objectives, deliverables, and contingency plans.
• Drive ongoing follow-ups to ensure accountability and progress on strategic priorities.
• Influence and partner with senior stakeholders, serving as a thought partner and advisor on strategy formulation, risk management, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy with corporate and divisional priorities.
• Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Elevate how the team operates by providing thought leadership through advancing methodologies, tools, and approaches for strategy development.
• Contribute to building a best-in-class market intelligence capability.
• Expand the team’s knowledge base and set a high bar for analytical excellence.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

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