About our Company:
Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 40+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 11 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 700+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and six Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
Overview: We are seeking a Senior Market & Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join our team and provide deep insights into the data center industry. In this role, you will analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and competitor strategies to support the company’s growth and strategic decision-making. Your work will drive competitive positioning, market expansion strategies, and corporate development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Intelligence:
- Conduct detailed analyses of industry trends, market opportunities, customer demands, and emerging technologies within the global and regional data center markets.
- Track industry developments, including regulatory changes, technological advancements (e.g., AI, cloud, edge computing, green data centers), and competitive landscape shifts.
- Provide insights into macroeconomic and geopolitical factors that could impact the data center industry and company operations in key markets.
- Competitive Intelligence:
- Monitor and analyze key competitors, including their market strategies, pricing models, product/service offerings, partnerships, and expansion plans.
- Develop in-depth profiles of key competitors and present actionable insights on their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic initiatives.
- Identify competitive threats and opportunities by tracking new market entrants, M&A activity, and customer behavior shifts.
- Data Collection & Analysis:
- Use various research methods (e.g., secondary research, market reports, financial analysis, industry conferences) to gather quantitative and qualitative data on the data center landscape.
- Analyze industry reports, financial statements, earnings calls, and customer feedback to inform business strategy.
- Leverage data analytics tools and software to analyze market data and trends, ensuring data-driven insights.
- Strategic Insights:
- Work closely with business functions (sales, product development, marketing, and corporate strategy) to deliver intelligence that supports decision-making.
- Develop forecasts and predictive models to anticipate market developments and competitive moves.
- Provide strategic recommendations on expansion opportunities, M&A prospects, and go-to-market strategies based on intelligence findings.
- Reporting & Communication:
- Create regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate market and competitive intelligence to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Present actionable insights and intelligence updates to executive teams to inform strategic planning sessions and corporate development activities.
- Ensure intelligence findings are integrated into strategic initiatives, including pricing, product roadmaps, competitive battlecards and market entry strategies.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, market research, data science, or a related field
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in market intelligence, competitive intelligence, or strategy within the data center, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, or technology industries.
- Proven track record of delivering actionable market insights and competitive analyses that have driven strategic decision-making.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong analytical and data visualization skills; experience with tools like Tableau, Power BI, SFDC, Excel, and industry-specific databases.
- Proficiency in research tools and databases (e.g., Gartner, IDC, 451 Research, Synergy).
- Experience using financial data and competitive benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.
- Industry Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of the data center industry, including knowledge of key areas such as colocation, interconnection, carrier hotels, hyperscale data centers, cloud adoption, and sustainability initiatives.
- Awareness of regulatory and compliance issues affecting the data center industry, such as energy efficiency standards and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
- Awareness of emerging trends impacting data center design and cost structures such as liquid cooling, fuel cells, SMRs and sustainable building materials.
- Communication Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and present insights in a clear, concise manner to stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong presentation skills with experience delivering insights to senior executives.
- Soft Skills:
- Highly detail-oriented, with a passion for staying current on market and industry trends.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the data center industry.
- Experience with forecasting and predictive modeling.
- Understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and edge computing and their impact on data centers.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account options
- Non-accrued PTO
- Company paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.
Salary Range
$110,000—$140,000 USD
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.
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- Understanding and following Cologix' information security, cybersecurity and privacy policies, procedures and standards.
- Ensuring conformance to all information security, cybersecurity and privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
- Remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity or possible vulnerabilities, weaknesses, threats, or breaches in Cologix information security to company information security and privacy officers.
- Actively participating in Cologix’ efforts to maintain and improve information security.
What We Do
Cologix is reinventing the edge—building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. Our dedicated, experienced local teams foster industry-leading service, supporting you through every aspect of your digital infrastructure journey.
One connection to our ecosystem empowers your digital transformation, connecting you to the solutions and partners you need.
For a tour of one of our data centers in Ashburn, Columbus, Dallas, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Minneapolis, Montreal, New Jersey, Silicon Valley, Toronto or Vancouver visit www.cologix.com/contact/schedule-a-data-center-tour/ or email [email protected].
