ITW | Technology & Market Business Analyst | Franklin Park, IL | United States | BigDataKB.com | 17 Oct 2022

The ITW Innovation Center is looking for a creative, highly motivated individual to scope, manage, and research projects involving markets and technologies of strategic interest to ITW. The position will combine key findings from market and technology research into actionable information that can guide ITW’s strategic decisions (investment, new product/platform development, acquisition, etc.) The successful candidate will utilize independent judgment within general parameters to determine and apply appropriate methods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with business units to scope projects, collect strategic information, identify macro trends, analyze and segment markets and technologies, assess customer needs, and evaluate ITW growth opportunities.
• Investigates market and technology trends, maturity, differentiation, and landscapes relevant to our business unit’s growth initiative.
• Create reports summarizing research efforts and presents to business stakeholders
• Ensures the timely and efficient completion of multiple assignments to achieve overall business objectives.
• Rapidly understand problems, evaluate ideas, recommend solutions, and work with business units to validate concepts.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a STEM major. An advanced degree in Engineering or an MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience performing market/technology research
• A results-oriented technical individual able to apply systematic processes, critical thinking, and sound judgment to complex issues

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAITS:

• Experience in industrial, engineered products, or technical B2B setting
• Experience with market analysis and segmentation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner to all levels of the organization in both written and oral formats
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Proven record of translating trends/needs into opportunities
• Experience conducting primary research
• Ability to quickly establish credibility
• Ability to influence without direct authority

COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Consulting/Consultative Approach
• Reduces Complexity
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Additional Information

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.