Manager, Market Intelligence & Industry Research [SK-16080]

This role is onsite in Houston, TXSalary: 125K – $150K, plus bonusWe are not accepting anyone who need employment sponsorship now or in the future.NEW ROLE! The Manager, Market Intelligence & Industry Research will build and lead the firm’s market research and industry intelligence capability. This role identifies attractive industries and subsegments, evaluates market opportunities, conducts competitive analysis, and provides data-driven recommendations that support strategic growth decisions. The role is research-led and analytical, with GTM strategy treated as a downstream consumer of the insights.Key ResponsibilitiesIndustry Segmentation & Analysis Analyze industries and sub-industries across target markets within the AI supply chain Develop segmentation frameworks for manufacturing, financial services, power, alternative energy, engineering, construction, CPA firms, and other priority sectors and sub sectors. Assess industry attractiveness, growth rates, market structure, margin potential, and operating complexity. Identify industry pain points and transformation themes relevant to Government incentives and rebate programs. AI, managed services, outsourcing, and consulting.Market Sizing & Opportunity Assessment Develop TAM, SAM, and SOM models for priority markets. Estimate addressable customer counts, revenue potential, technology spend, and serviceable opportunity by segment. Build opportunity scorecards that rank sectors based on growth, urgency, fit, competitive intensity, and revenue potential.Competitive Intelligence Track consulting firms, managed service providers, AI service providers, outsourcing firms, and specialty competitors. Analyze competitor offerings, positioning, pricing models, partnerships, acquisitions, and market moves. Develop competitor profiles and executive summaries to inform leadership and commercial teams.Trend Analysis Monitor AI adoption, workforce trends, outsourcing demand, regulatory developments, technology spending, and industry disruption. Identify emerging themes that may create new market opportunities or risks. Translate trend data into implications for leadership decision-making.Executive Reporting Produce quarterly market outlook reports and industry opportunity assessments. Prepare executive briefings, board-ready summaries, and strategic research memos. Present findings to senior leadership and recommend where deeper analysis or investment is warranted.Qualifications 5+ years of experience in market intelligence, industry research, corporate strategy, competitive intelligence, research advisory, or consulting. Experience building industry reports, market models, competitive landscapes, and executive-level research deliverables. Strong analytical, financial modeling, presentation, and synthesis skills. Experience with B2B services, professional services, technology services, managed services, outsourcing, or AI-enabled services preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.#app