Senior Category Manager

Key deliverables Lead and manage the end-to-end account strategy, programs, investments and portfolio planning process in partnership with Retail teams, Silicon teams and OEM teams, ensuring alignment particularly around retailer assortment cycles. Drive account-level execution rigor across silicon and OEM, integrating account, partner, and supply signals down to the deal level, connecting category, sales, marketing, silicon, and worldwide teams to close gaps and land decisions with clear owners and timing. Build the operating tools, trackers, dashboards, and reporting that give leadership visibility into risks, priorities, and performance across accounts, OEMs, and silicon, and use those insights to recommend corrective actions and investment shifts. Serve as a regional advocate, influencing OEM and Product Marketing to prioritize the right devices, programs, investments and decisions for future cycle designs based on market needs and feedback. Oversee and evolve incentive program structure to create the right behavior towards gaining market share Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience Experience building performance reporting, business reviews, dashboards, executive narratives, or operating rhythms. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, manage ambiguity, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 6+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience OR equivalent experience. 4+ years experience managing and expanding a category and attaining sales and profitability targets within a complex (e.g., multinational or matrixed) organization OR equivalent experience. Experience with consumer subscriptions, retail or digital channels, partner programs, investment governance, or go-to-market planning. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and clear decision framing. Experience improving operating models, business rhythms, governance frameworks, or scalable reporting processes.