Emerging Tech Commercialization Lead

Seagate Technology; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) + stock purchase plan

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible time off + parental leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN, is seeking an Emerging Business Manager to evaluate and disposition SRG emerging market projects beyond the core HDD portfolio. You will own the disposition process, build business cases, and guide partnerships, licensing, or spin-outs based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

The role requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership with a focus on monetization opportunities in storage, semiconductor, cloud

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy, commercialization, venture development, or related disciplines.
• Experience evaluating new technologies and emerging business opportunities.
• Strong financial modeling and business case development skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and executive-level reviews.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology Management, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not available with this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization assessment for SRG-sponsored emerging market projects.
• Evaluate market attractiveness, competitive positioning, and financial viability.
• Develop business cases, strategies, and value creation plans.
• Support transition of mature projects into business units or partnerships.
• Coordinate governance, stage-gate reviews, and reporting mechanisms.
• Align stakeholders around commercialization pathways and outcomes.
• Drive fact-based decision making through modeling and scenario planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Executive reviews

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology Management, Finance, or equivalent

MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred)

Job description

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN, is seeking an Emerging Business Manager to evaluate and disposition SRG emerging market projects beyond the core HDD portfolio. You will own the disposition process, build business cases, and guide partnerships, licensing, or spin-outs based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

The role requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership with a focus on monetization opportunities in storage, semiconductor, cloud