Lead Vertical Analyst

We are looking for a sharp, analytically rigorous, and highly organized professional to serve as Vertical Analyst and Data Analytics Lead within our Global Strategy Office, based in Bangalore. This is a hybrid role built for someone who can operate as a trusted right hand to senior leadership — orchestrating strategic priorities and cross-functional execution — while personally owning the data and market analysis that underpins every major decision.

1. Pipeline Management & Vertical Mapping Own end to end visibility of the global opportunity and project pipeline within sales force, ensuring accurate stage tracking, forecasting and reporting Partner with sales and business development teams to monitor pipeline health, flag stalled opportunities and support forecast accuracy for leadership reviews. Conduct structured mapping of focus verticals with particular emphasis on New Energy, Infrastructure and Heavy Equipment’s including account universe, key players, and competitive positioning Collaborate with sales, business development and finance team to translate and map customers into an appropriate vertical as per industry development 2. Market Intelligence & Analyst Personally own the analysis of large, multi-source datasets (sales, market, operational, financial) to surface trends, risks, and white-space opportunities. Lead deep-dive market analysis on focus verticals such as Data Centers and adjacent high-growth infrastructure markets — sizing, segmentation, competitive dynamics, and demand signals. Build and maintain executive-grade dashboards and models (Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel) that leadership relies on for real-time decision-making. Establish data governance and reporting standards so insight generation scales beyond any one individual or team. 3. Program & Portfolio Execution Coordinate execution of the highest-priority global strategic initiatives, ensuring they stay on track, on budget, and aligned to leadership intent. Maintain a portfolio-level view of strategic projects using tools such as Smartsheet, tracking interdependencies, risks, and resourcing gaps across regions. Use Salesforce and other CRM/ERP data to connect market intelligence directly to commercial pipeline and account strategy. 4. Tools & Systems Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet, Salesforce, Power BI or Tableau, and Excel; working familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems. Comfort building lightweight automations, templates, and self-serve dashboards that reduce manual reporting burden across the team. Required Qualifications & Experience 8–10 years of experience in business/data analytics, management consulting, or global program management, ideally within a large industrial, engineering, or manufacturing organization. Strong quantitative and analytical skill set, with hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel). Prior exposure to Data Center, Infrastructure, Industrial Automation, or related B2B verticals is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with Smartsheet, Salesforce, and/or SAP or equivalent ERP/CRM platforms. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred. Key Competencies Trusted, discreet, and comfortable operating close to senior leadership on sensitive matters Analytically rigorous with a strong data-first instinct, but equally strong on execution and follow-through Able to move fluidly between 30,000-foot strategy and detailed data work High ownership and self-direction; thrives with broad, loosely defined mandates Strong influence-without-authority skills across a global matrix organization Success in the First 6 Months Looks Like A functioning leadership operating rhythm (QBRs, strategy reviews) that the leadership team relies on A live, trusted dashboard suite covering the Data Center vertical and 1–2 other focus areas Demonstrated