Ethernet Strategic Planning Director

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Job Description:

The Strategic Planning Director will serve as a key member of NSG staff, responsible for driving long-term business strategy (2-5 year horizon) for Intel Ethernet products (e.g. fNIC, IPU) including market analysis, competitive intelligence, portfolio planning, and cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to influence without authority and the ability to synthesize complex, disparate information into actionable strategic direction for executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities  Market Intelligence and Analysis  Manage relationships with 3rd party market intelligence data sources  Identify new market opportunities and assess strategic fit to influence BU investments  Develop and maintain an Ethernet market model analyzing market size and trajectory

Long-Term Strategic Planning  Align Ethernet portfolio with Xeon and Core CPU platforms  Drive portfolio planning decisions including architectural convergence and IP strategy  Lead product line transition planning with 10-year visibility  Assess product and IP scalability across the Ethernet portfolio

Competitive Intelligence  Maintain comprehensive competitive product and technology roadmaps  Forecast competitor strategy and product direction  Coordinate competitive analysis including teardowns and benchmarking  Collect and disseminate competitive intelligence across the organization

Cross-Functional Leadership  Lead Strategy Council/MRC processes to ensure strategic alignment  Drive consensus on long-term vision and direction across stakeholders  Escalate strategic issues to appropriate executives when required  Document and archive strategic decisions comprehensively  Augment offering with custom ASIC derivatives for leading customers

Executive Communication and Influence  Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership (75 percent of communication focus)  Communicate strategic direction to peers and cross-functional teams (25 percent of communication focus)  Context switch seamlessly between portfolio-level and product-specific discussions

Core Competencies  Strategic Thinking:

Ability to synthesize complex, disparate information into coherent strategic thesis

Leadership Without Authority:

Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams and driving decisions without direct management responsibility

Abstract Thinking:

Capability to operate at the 64K foot level while maintaining connection to tactical execution

Decision-Making:

Ability to drive decisions with incomplete data and limited direction

Communication and Interpersonal Skills  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills  Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members  Strong consensus-building capabilities with ability to drive decisions when consensus isn't achievable  Extensive internal and external professional networks##
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* Qualifications:

***** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field  8+ years of experience in strategic planning, product management, or business strategy  5+ years of experience in technology industry, preferably semiconductors

Experience with ethernet network adapters as well as IPU/DPU products (applications that range from edge to datacenter to hyperscaler environments)  Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives in matrix organizations  Proficiency in market research and competitive analysis methodologies  

Experience with portfolio management frameworks  Strong analytical and data synthesis capabilities  Knowledge of semiconductor industry dynamics and technology roadmaps    
*** Preferred Qualifications
*** MBA or Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Strategy Previous experience in strategic planning

Experience with Networking for AI  

Experience with technology roadmap development  Background in product marketing or product management  Consulting experience with top-tier strategy firms  International business experience## Job Type:Experienced Hire##

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)## Primary

Location:

US, California, Santa Clara## Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro## Business group:

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars:
Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.## Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment…