Staff Strategic Planner (Semiconductor Industry)

About the role

This Staff Strategic Planning Specialist serves as a key strategic thought partner within the Renesas Power Product Group. As we scale the Power business, driven by tremendous growth in AI and datacenter infrastructure, intelligent edge devices, and software-defined vehicles, the Strategy team provides decision support for the Power Product Group executive team. This role sits at the intersection of long-range planning, commercial strategy, M&A and technology evaluation, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analyses of market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring strategic projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with business goals.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure effective communication of strategic priorities across the Power Product Group.
• Aid in the development and implementation of processes and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Critical Thinking & Business Sense: Ability to break down complex business problems, synthesize insights from data, and develop actionable recommendations aligned with Renesas’ growth priorities.
• Strong Communication & Executive Presence: Comfort presenting to senior partners, writing crisp summaries, and facilitating cross-functional alignment across multiple functional teams.
• Analytical & Quantitative Skills: Proficiency in Excel and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with SQL and financial modeling is a plus.
• Project Management & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, drive progress independently, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with Ambiguity and Fast Iteration: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and solutions evolve quickly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8 years of related experience within the semiconductor industry; experience at management consulting firms is a plus.

About Renesas

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow, and deliver on our purpose together.