Global Market Intelligence Leader

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG; Leoben; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding program

Modern company canteen with meals

Free parking spaces and e-charging

Health measures and employee benefits

Job summary

AT&S, a leading global electronics materials company, seeks a Head of Market Intelligence in Leoben to guide the external market understanding. You will drive insights on markets, customers, technologies, and competitors to support strategic planning and executive decisions.

You will establish processes, forecast scenarios, manage external providers, and lead a team across international operations, leveraging AI and BI tools for actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field; PhD, MBA, or Executive MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Market Intelligence, Strategy, Corporate Development, Consulting, or related fields.
• 5–8 years of leadership experience in Market Intelligence, Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Development, or Consulting.
• Proven experience leading professional teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Expertise in market intelligence, strategy, and competitive analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen.
• Experience with advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Market Intelligence function, including team leadership, resource planning, and capability development.
• Establish and continuously improve market intelligence methods, governance, and reporting standards.
• Develop and deliver market, customer, competitor, technology, and industry intelligence to provide a reliable fact base for strategic planning, investment evaluations, portfolio decisions, and M&A activities.
• Present and communicate market developments, risks, opportunities, and external trends to Executive Management and key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Act as the corporate owner of external market, customer, technology, and competitive intelligence, ensuring a single source of truth across AT&S.
• Develop market forecasts, scenarios, and competitive intelligence frameworks to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage external research providers and ensure quality and accuracy of all market intelligence deliverables.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI solutions to enhance productivity and decision support capabilities.
• Manage the Market Intelligence budget, external providers, and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery of strategic priorities.
• Maintain external networks with industry experts, research providers, and strategic partners.
• Support Executive Management and governance bodies with strategic analyses and decision support.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, partnerships, and M&A activities through market assessments and due diligence support.
• Drive automation, digitalization, and data-driven decision making within the function.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and foster cross-functional collaboration across the Group.

Skills

Leadership

Market intelligence

Strategic analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Analytical thinking

AI and BI tools

Education

Master's degree in Business/ Economics/ Engineering/ Data Analytics

PhD / MBA / Executive MBA preferred

Tools

Advanced analytics tools

AI solutions

Business intelligence tools

Job description

AT&S, a leading global electronics materials company, seeks a Head of Market Intelligence in Leoben to guide the external market understanding. You will drive insights on markets, customers, technologies, and competitors to support strategic planning and executive decisions.

You will establish processes, forecast scenarios, manage external providers, and lead a team across international operations, leveraging AI and BI tools for actionable recommendations.