Port Houston · 7 hours ago
Market Research Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPort Houston is an organization committed to excellence and is seeking a Market Research Manager to lead the research and analysis function for strategic decision-making. This role involves managing a Market Research Analyst and directing studies on trade trends, economic impacts, and market demand to provide actionable insights for business development initiatives.
LogisticsMarine TransportationPorts and HarborsService IndustryTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and oversee qualitative and quantitative market, trade, and economic research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Develop, refine, and maintain market intelligence frameworks, dashboards, and decision-support tools to provide ongoing visibility into industry trends, competitive positioning, and performance metrics
Track, analyze, and report pricing, commodity trends, trade flows, and macroeconomic indicators affecting maritime and logistics industries, using both internal and external data sources
Gather, validate, and integrate intelligence from government databases, industry reports, subscription services, stakeholder interviews, and digital analytics platforms to identify opportunities and risks
Lead economic impact studies, cost-benefit analyses, feasibility assessments, and demand forecasts to support capital planning, operational strategies, and business development
Monitor competitor activities, including service offerings, pricing strategies, and market share, and recommend strategies to enhance Port Houston’s competitive advantage
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, commercial, strategy, and engineering teams to align research outputs with business development, revenue forecasting, and investment decisions
Measure and evaluate KPIs for market share growth, trade performance, and industry engagement, providing recommendations for performance improvement
Oversee economic modeling, statistical forecasting, and scenario planning, ensuring methodological rigor and relevance to strategic planning
Prepare and present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, Port Commission, and external partners in clear, compelling formats
Represent Port Houston at economic forums, industry conferences, regional partnerships, and research collaborations to share insights and strengthen strategic relationships
Identify and implement new tools, data sources, and analytical techniques to enhance market research capabilities
Manage and mentor research staff, ensuring high standards of analytical quality, professional development, and innovation
Maintain a centralized inventory of data, statistics, and analyses, ensuring version control, quality assurance, and accessibility for authorized stakeholders
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Diligence, and You)
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in economic or market research, preferably in transportation, logistics, maritime, infrastructure, or public sector environment
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or project management experience
Strong understanding of macroeconomic trends, trade economics, supply chain logistics, competitive analysis, and regional development
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, STATA, Python), GIS tools, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Demonstrated ability to manage complex research projects from concept to delivery
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey findings to non-technical audiences
Knowledge of public sector budgeting, capital planning, and infrastructure investment
Advanced skills in time series analysis, forecasting techniques, and scenario modeling
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to source, integrate, and interpret large datasets from multiple platforms
Collaborative mindset with proven success in cross-functional initiatives
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in research methodologies
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in competitive intelligence, data-driven strategy development, and economic modeling strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Port Houston
Port Houston Provides Public Wharves And Terminals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
DOT Maritime Administration
2024-11-15Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Tim Finley
Chief Financial Officer
Charles Thompson
Chief Information Officer
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