Market Research Manager

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Port Houston Administration Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
JR25 00009

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.
*** Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.
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* Position Summary:

** The Market Research Manager leads the research and analysis function to support strategic, financial, and operational decision-making for Port Houston. This role manages a Market Research Analyst and directs studies on trade trends, economic impacts, port competitiveness, market demand, and regional economic development. The incumbent provides actionable insights that guide business development initiatives and infrastructure investments, while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

This position also ensures that Port Houston’s market intelligence capabilities remain innovative, relevant, and responsive to a dynamic global trade environment.
** Key Responsibilities/Duties:
*** 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.
** Education/

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or related field required.
* Master’s degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of…