Analyst, Business Group (Home Services & Commerce Analyst)

Schedule: Full-time

Who we are:

Orange Silicon Valley is a dynamic network of forward thinkers who are constantly exploring and harnessing the latest technologies, innovations, and paradigms to build a more responsible digital world. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides strategic insights and connects ecosystems, making cutting-edge US innovation and technology visible, accessible, and actionable for Orange and our customers. We pride ourselves on being pioneers in our industry, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible by using innovative and out-of-the-box thinking and experimentation to solve complex business challenges. Our solutions are designed to augment, inform, and inspire our global internal and external customers, and we work tirelessly to identify and analyze new opportunities and technologies that align with the long-term vision and strategy of the Orange Group.

Job Overview:

As an Analyst (Home Services & Commerce), you will be responsible for researching, understanding, and communicating the impact of new technology on consumers, with a focus on commerce and the innovative home sector. You will contribute to Orange Silicon Valley's knowledge of critical enabling technologies for commerce, home services, and consumer connectivity in the home. This includes trends, technologies, and startups in e-commerce and brick & mortar retail. OTT streaming services, i.e., Netflix, Disney+; smart assistants and smart home devices and services like Alexa and Google Home; smart assistants, gaming, and content; and US consumer internet connectivity offerings.

You'll work with senior thought leaders in the ecosystem to better understand and quantify the value of these technologies to enable them to tackle their go-to-market commitments and develop new business verticals. Your strategic stakeholders are orange executives and Orange's Fortune 2000 customers.

Responsibilities:

You will identify promising emerging technologies in Consumer Internet & Home Services, engage in thought leadership and strategic planning, and build meaningful relationships with the innovation ecosystem. Some of these relationships will result in technology projects that illustrate the value of innovation in technology and business models. You will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and partnering with startups and engaging stakeholders in peer-level, strategic dialogs on the future of technology enablement in consumer internet and the home. The ideal candidate will be able to work cross-functionally with Marketing and communications, technology analysts, executive leadership, and disruptive innovators, to drive investment analysis, corporate partnerships, and streamlined adoption of newer and better technology and business applications for Orange and Orange's top customers.

• Identity, stay current on and present strategic and business analyses on the emergence of crucial technology and business trends, focusing on Consumer Internet & Home Services and associated technologies (listed above and referred to as "Consumer Internet & Home Services"). This focus area may change as business needs evolve.
• Build relationships with local US innovation ecosystems, including startups, tech companies, investors, carriers, academics, and government laboratories.
• Develop industry/technology position papers, startup one-pagers, blog posts & presentations on market trends, and significant initiatives for internal and external media.
• Organize events, conferences, and meet-ups where relevant, including external participation in panels and presentation of technical demonstrations.
• Identify high-value use cases and opportunities for Orange's business units and enterprise customers that will result in clearly defined executive-sponsored projects. For example, testing and evaluating innovative solutions by developing Proof of Concepts, Prototypes, Mockups, and Pilots as required.
• You will build and maintain business relationships with innovative and disruptive entities and share all relevant and vetted investment and acquisition opportunities with Orange's Corporate VC and M&A units.

Qualifications:

Professional industry experience gained from information technology, telecommunications, or related industries. Interest in identifying and promoting disruptive technologies from non-traditional sources (entrepreneurs and academia as opposed to internal research and development).

Ability to self-start and self-manage, working in a highly autonomous environment and reporting to a senior executive. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter prioritizing time-to-market for new and disruptive technologies. They will be able to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing effectively.

• 3 or more years prior experience leading or implementing digital transformation as an internal or external strategy consultant
• Minimum of 3 years' prior experience in a full-time business strategy analyst, or similar professional corporate strategy consulting role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience addressing internet issues with technology, software, and platforms
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, and adept at handling a varying workload and high volume of information
• Team player with enthusiasm to contribute exceptional work, learn, and grow
• Expertise in consumer internet services or innovative home services is preferred but not required
• Must be physically located in California
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• A Master's degree in an engineering field is preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, pet insurance, identity protection, FSA, HSA
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and ten paid company holidays
• Wellness reimbursement
• Transit commute reimbursement
• Education / tuition reimbursement program
• Mature Oocyte Cryopreservation reimbursement program
• Team-building activities, and virtual experiences

Salary range: $85,000 -150,000 Annually

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