CareerPlan

Competitive Intelligence Lead — AI Software & Hardware (Edge AI)

Palo Alto, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$147k–$231k2026-09-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead competitive intelligence for HP Personal Systems' AI software and hardware (Edge AI) portfolio, analyzing competitors and the AI ecosystem to inform executive strategy.

Role type

Senior Competitive Intelligence Lead (Strategy)

Builds

Strategic insights, competitor roadmaps, and AI ecosystem maps for HP division leadership.

Domain

Consumer Electronics / PC Hardware / AI Software

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Competitive intelligence, financial analysis, strategic planning, team leadership, executive communication, scenario planning, market analysis

Preferred skills

PC/semiconductor industry experience, AI research tooling, global market perspective, MBA

Technologies

AI-augmented research tooling, LLM-based workflows

Responsibilities

Run deep competitor analysis on core and emerging players; benchmark business and financial performance; maintain POV on the AI ecosystem; synthesize findings for executive decision-making; anticipate competitor moves via war-gaming; build AI-augmented intelligence tooling; lead and develop a team of 3-4 analysts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership