Senior Staff Segment Strategy Manager - Industrial Building and Home Applications

Job DescriptionThe Segment Strategy Manager is responsible for defining and driving the system solution portfolio strategy for Industrial and Building and Home Applications. Working closely with global Application and Technology Architects and regional Solution Marketing teams, this role identifies market opportunities, translates customer needs into solution concepts, develops investment business cases, monitors solution development, drives solution commercialization, and owns the execution of approved solution opportunities from concept through successful market adoption.The role serves as the market-facing counterpart to the architecture teams, ensuring that solution investments are aligned with customer requirements, technology roadmaps, and business objectives. It acts as the focal point between regional Solution Marketing teams, Product Groups, Architecture teams, Engineering, and Digital Marketing throughout the complete solution lifecycle. The role is accountable for driving cross-functional execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of approved business objectives throughout the solution lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesSegment Strategy & Market IntelligenceAnalyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies within the assigned segment.Identify growth opportunities, priority applications, and key use cases.Develop market assessments, business forecasts, and segment solution roadmaps.Define solution portfolio priorities and investment recommendations aligned with segment growth objectives.Solution Opportunity ManagementGather, evaluate, and prioritize solution opportunities from regional teams, product groups, customers, and ecosystem partners.Collaborate with Application and Technology Architects to define solution concepts and assess technical feasibility.Own assigned solution opportunities from initial evaluation through commercialization. Drive alignment and execution across all stakeholders required to successfully deliver approved solution initiatives.Prioritize opportunities based on market potential, strategic value, business impact, and portfolio fit.Business Case DevelopmentDevelop business cases and investment proposals for new system solutions.Assess market opportunity, revenue potential, costs, risks, and expected returns.Define solution success metrics and commercialization objectives.Develop investment recommendations and prioritization proposals for management approvalDevelopment Governance & ApprovalPrepare development approval packages and executive presentations.Drive alignment across Architecture, Engineering, Product Groups, Marketing, Sales, and Finance.Support management reviews and investment decision processes.Own execution readiness, ensuring resources, stakeholder commitments, and business objectives remain aligned throughout the approval process.Solution Development LeadershipOversee solution development from concept to launch.Represent customer and market requirements throughout the development lifecycle.Track progress against business objectives, milestones, and market requirements.Act as the business owner and execution leader for approved solution initiatives.Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and cross-functional decision making to maintain execution momentum.Escalate resource, priority, or execution risks when required to achieve approved business objectives.Go-to-Market & CommercializationCoordinate solution launch activities with Digital Marketing, Regional Solution Marketing, Product Groups, and Sales teams.Support development of value propositions, marketing collateral, demonstrations, and customer-facing materials.Monitor solution adoption, market impact, and launch effectiveness.Partner with regional teams and key customers to validate solution value propositions and commercialization plans.Monitor post-launch performance and drive corrective actions when business objectives are not achieved.Key InterfacesInternal StakeholdersApplication ArchitectsTechnology ArchitectsProduct GroupsEngineering OrganizationsRegional Solution Marketing TeamsDigital MarketingSales and Business DevelopmentFinanceExecutive Leadership TeamExternal StakeholdersCustomersStrategic PartnersTechnology Ecosystem PartnersIndustry AssociationsResearch Institutions and UniversitiesQualificationsDegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or related discipline.8+ years of experience in Product Marketing, Segment Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, or Solution Management.Strong understanding of system-level solutions and technology-driven markets.Experience developing business cases and investment proposals.Demonstrated track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialization.Ability to work effectively across global cross-functional organizations.Excellent presentation and executive communication skills.Critical CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingMarket AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentSolution Portfolio ManagementProject / Program ManagementTechnology and Application UnderstandingCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyCommercial AcumenExecutive CommunicationSuccess MetricsSegment growth and solution-related revenueNumber and quality of approved solution investmentsBusiness case ROI achievementSolution adoption and design winsTime-to-market of solutionsPortfolio health and strategic alignmentCustomer and stakeholder satisfactionAdditional InformationRenesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Semiconductors