Staff Strategic Planning Specialist

We are seeking a Staff Strategic Planning Specialist in San Jose. 

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. 

Role & Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 8 years of related experience within semiconductor industry, with experience at management consulting firms is a plus

At Renesas, we are more than just a semiconductor company; we are the engine behind a "safer, smarter, and more sustainable" future. Headquartered locally in the heart of San Jose, our Silicon Valley team is at the forefront of innovation in Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT technologies. By blending cutting-edge embedded processing with world-class analog and power expertise, we develop "Winning Combinations" that power billions of intelligent devices globally. Joining our San Jose office means joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work directly impacts the next generation of AI-driven infrastructure and green energy solutions.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.