DescriptionTitle: 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 Sta tus : Hybrid
SENIOR MANAGER OF MARKET INTELLIGENCE
SUMMARY
The Senior Manager of Market Intelligence leads the market intelligence function within Market Intelligence & communication 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 & Communication, 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. Th i s posit io n repo rts t o the H ead o f Market In t elligence & Co mmunications , or a noth e r managemen t per sonn e l that t he CEO of the Company may designate . This position i s Hybrid located i n our H o uston, TX o ffice 4 days per week an d working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position is expected to trav e l up to 2 0 % .
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Spearhead the Market Intelligence function, analyze market data, setting 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 & Communication, 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, Commerial Strategy , Finance, Legal, and Engineering team to embed market intelligence into deal support, pricing strategy , and negotiation positioning
• Regular attendance , in accordance with c ompany's atten dance polic y and sup ervisory assignment , is an essential job duty require ment f or this position
• Perform other duties and special projects , as assigned by Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's (Masters) degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, International Trade, or a 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 (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 workstreams, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, error-free, executive-ready deliverables
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Direct experience analyzing U.S. trade remedy proceedings (Section 232, AD/CVD petitions) and their commercial impact on the solar module or broader manufacturing supply chain
• Prior exposure to Korean corporate reporting structures or experience supporting a Korea-headquartered parent organization's strategic planning cycle
• Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for executive-level deliverables
• Experience building or managing a market intelligence function from the ground up, including vendor/database selection and internal reporting cadence
• Must be bilingual in both English and Korean (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of financial modeling or deal economics (LCOE, PPA pricing structures) sufficient to translate market intelligence into deal-support recommendations
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up t o 2 0 % as neede d
EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
