Senior Business Analyst - CMT Strategy & Transformation

kearney; Chicago, Dallas, Washington (IL, TX, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning & development

Retirement savings contributions

Medical insurance for employees & fams

Home office stipend

Wellness program

Job summary

Kearney is seeking a Senior Business Analyst within its Communications, Media & Technology practice to help clients across telecom, media, digital services, semiconductor, hardware, and digital infrastructure markets solve strategic and operational challenges. You will develop actionable recommendations and support implementation for measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes problem solving, client-facing collaboration, and industry knowledge, with 50-80% travel and relocation options to major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience OR Master’s degree.
• 3+ years’ professional experience.
• Experience in Management Consulting preferred.
• Experience in Telco, Media & Digital Services, technology, digital infrastructure, or data center industries preferred.
• Knowledge of telecommunications, wireline, wireless, and broadband networks; network planning, deployment strategy, capacity planning, cost optimization, and modernization.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor value chain and related market drivers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team-based, client-facing environments.
• Willingness to relocate to listed U.S. cities; travel 50-80% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements across telecom, semiconductor, digital infrastructure, hardware, and broader CMT topics, helping teams move from diagnosis through recommendation and implementation.
• Analyze complex business problems using qualitative and quantitative data, then turn that analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
• Assess business processes, operating models, supply chains, network environments, or manufacturing operations to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
• Conduct market, operational, and financial analyses to support business cases, value creation opportunities, and executive decision-making.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-facing experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Kearney is seeking a Senior Business Analyst within its Communications, Media & Technology practice to help clients across telecom, media, digital services, semiconductor, hardware, and digital infrastructure markets solve strategic and operational challenges. You will develop actionable recommendations and support implementation for measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes problem solving, client-facing collaboration, and industry knowledge, with 50-80% travel and relocation options to major