Director, Strategic Planning and Market Analysis

Description :Position Summary:We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic management consultant to join our team. This role will focus on identifying and evaluating market opportunities, analyzing industry trends, developing business cases and strategic plans, and supporting growth initiatives including M&A activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in management consulting and/or corporate strategic planning, with a proven ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive business impact.Key Responsibilities:Conduct in-depth market assessments to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.Evaluate new market opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies.Build robust business cases and financial models to support strategic initiatives.Develop and present business plans to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.Identify and assess potential acquisition targets; support due diligence and integration planning.Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify growth opportunities within the core business, software and services.Provide strategic recommendations to improve market positioning and long-term profitability.Monitor industry developments and maintain a pulse on emerging trends and disruptors.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar strategic role.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in market research and financial modeling.Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization.Experience with M&A strategy, target identification, and due diligence is a plus.Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.#Li-TP1The Compensation range for this role is 160,000 to 190,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:Location-based market rate for the roleYour abilities in relation to the job specificationPerformance during screening and interviewPay parity with the wider team in the considered locationFurther details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.Click to learn about Epiq's Benefits.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with usIt is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.