Research and Strategy Manager - (relocation to Qatar)

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Research and Strategy Manager to enhance their onboard experience through strategic research and product innovation. This role, based in Qatar, requires a minimum of 7 years in strategy and a strong analytical mindset. Candidates must excel in financial modelling and have experience in aviation or luxury travel. This position involves collaboration with senior leadership to develop actionable strategies and support product planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategy, product insights, research, or consulting.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process improvement.
• Proficiency in customer and competitor intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic research initiatives for product innovation.
• Translate data into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to inform product planning.

Skills

Strategic research initiatives

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Customer intelligence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Business, Strategy, Aviation

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Research and Strategy Manager - (relocation to Qatar)

Our client is looking for an experienced Research and Strategy Manager to support the development of its award-winning onboard experience through insight-led planning, product innovation, and strategic alignment. Based in Doha, this role is ideal for candidates with a background in consulting, insights, or premium travel industries—particularly those experienced in benchmarking, customer analysis, and concept-to-execution research.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead strategic research initiatives including voice-of-customer programmes, competitive benchmarking, and macro-environmental scanning to support product innovation.
• Translate data and insights into actionable strategies and structured recommendations aligned with long-term vision and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership (SVP/VP) to inform product planning, cost justifications, and opportunity prioritisation across multiple domains.
• Create detailed business cases for new cabin products, IFE/connectivity upgrades, seating innovations and onboard service initiatives.
• Utilise financial modelling and ROI analysis to support investment decisions and roadmap planning.
• Monitor consumer and technology trends across aviation, hospitality, luxury travel and lifestyle sectors to guide product direction.
• Manage passenger research (quantitative/qualitative) and develop robust market and trend analysis frameworks.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives including SOP development, KPI design, and efficiency enhancements.
• Maintain and update competitor intelligence tools, dashboards and insight platforms to support strategic reviews.
• Drive the use of AI tools and large-scale data analytics to uncover deeper insights and trend signals.
• Prepare high-quality strategic presentations, reports and dashboards for senior leadership and executive steering committees.
• Contribute to the delivery of customer experience transformation projects through structured, insight-led contributions.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Business, Strategy, Aviation, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategy, product insights, research, or consulting—preferably in aviation, travel, hospitality, or luxury sectors.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, or KPI framework design (Green Belt or above preferred).
• Proficiency in customer and competitor intelligence, with a strong understanding of global consumer behaviours and trends.
• Skilled in financial modelling, business case development, and data storytelling for senior audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to operate across ambiguity and drive clarity through structured insight.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and visual—able to influence stakeholders with high-impact presentations.
• Advanced user of MS Excel and PowerPoint, ideally with dashboarding and reporting experience.
• Applicants must be willing to relocate to Qatar.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.