Strategic Intelligence Manager

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.

Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected.
Be Valued.
Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

The Strategic Intelligence Manager is responsible for leading the collection, analysis, and communication of relevant intelligence to inform strategic decision‑making across the organization. This role transforms competitive, market and industry insights into actionable strategies that enable the company to anticipate market shifts, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and mitigate potential threats. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Strategic Intelligence Manager delivers clear, concise, and impactful insights to all levels of management, including executive leadership.

Additionally, this role establishes best‑in‑class standards for commercial intelligence deliverables, ensuring measurable business outcomes and sustained value creation In addition, this role proactively monitors macroeconomic trends that could reshape our industry, ensuring leadership is prepared for long‑term shifts.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify competitor strengths, weaknesses, and strategic positioning.
• Assess regional market dynamics and emerging threats to business performance.
• Analyze macro‑level trends that may impact the industry over the long term, and translate these insights into strategic scenarios for leadership consideration.
• Develop and implement proactive plans to mitigate competitive risks and leverage opportunities.
• Provide timely updates on critical competitive developments, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic shifts, and product or application launches.
• Engage senior sales and service channel leaders to align on strategic market intelligence, commercial execution, and drive unified competitive strategies across markets.

• Establish and execute research methodologies for competitive analysis.
• Convert market, SSC, and customer competitive insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level presentations, reports, and analyses.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to solve problems and adapt to changing requirements.
• Partner with marketing on market strategy, product development, and key account initiatives.
• Develop action plans based on strategic intelligence.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment and thrive in ambiguity.

Required:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree is required (Business, Engineering, Technical Equivalent preferred)

Masters Degree in a business or technical field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years experience, in competitive intelligence, corporate strategy, strategic marketing or product management preferably in an industrial organization.

• Leadership – Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others while managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Strategic Thinking – Advanced problem‑solving, decision‑making, and strategic marketing skills with confidence to…