Strategic Analytics Lead, CMT & Tech Transformation

Kearney; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning opportunities

Retirement savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance

Employee benefits and perks

Job summary

Kearney is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in the Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice to support clients across telecom, media, digital services, semiconductor, hardware, and digital infrastructure markets. You will help clients solve complex strategic and operational challenges, improve performance, modernize capabilities, and unlock growth.

You will work closely with case teams and client stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations, support implementation, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience OR Master’s degree.
• 3+ years’ professional experience.
• Experience working as a Management Consultant preferred.
• Experience in Telco, Media & Digital Services (CMDS), technology, digital infrastructure, or data center industries preferred.
• Knowledge of telecommunications, including wireline, wireless, and broadband networks, with experience in network planning, design, deployment strategy, capacity planning, cost optimization, and technology modernization.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end semiconductor value chain, including chip design, fabrication, production, supply chain operations, and the key market drivers shaping the industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience structuring analyses and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in team-based, client-facing environments
• Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C.
• This role requires 50-80% travel, based on client and business needs

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 thinking

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree

Job description

Kearney is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in the Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice to support clients across telecom, media, digital services, semiconductor, hardware, and digital infrastructure markets. You will help clients solve complex strategic and operational challenges, improve performance, modernize capabilities, and unlock growth.

You will work closely with case teams and client stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations, support implementation, and deliver