Supplychain Material Forecaster GCR Professional ServicesSupplychain Material ForecasterCambridge, MassachusettsContractorThe Supply Chain Material Forecaster is responsible for managing, planning, and executing the right volumes of materials, goods, and products to execute the Bill of Materials (BOM) based on the established budget, cost model, production schedule, and timeline for performance/production. - Prepare and deliver regular detailed reports on material forecasts including actuals, and open commitments that contribute to material estimates to complete (ETC) for relevant stakeholders within an accuracy band established with stakeholders.
NewDigital Marketing Specialist Acclaro CorporationDigital Marketing SpecialistSmithfield, RICommitted to continuous innovations, Acclaro Corporation aspires to lead the energy-based medical device industry by aligning the latest technologies with market demand to deliver life-changing results for healthier and happier life for all men and women in the world. You will leverage marketing automation, CRM, and analytics tools—particularly HubSpot—to design and manage targeted campaigns for our manufacturing-focused audience, ensuring alignment with sales objectives and broader business goals.
NewCommercial Credit Analyst Bluestone BankCommercial Credit AnalystRaynham, MA$70,000–$100,000 / yearAn employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability. Analyzes loan data and financial information on new, renewal and existing loans, including data provided by credit bureaus, other financial institutions and Bank files.
NewDigital Marketing Manager Avidia BankDigital Marketing ManagerHudson, MA$60,000–$80,000 / yearThis role will be responsible for creating, scheduling, and optimizing content across digital channels, ensuring a consistent brand experience while leveraging data-driven insights to help improve marketing effectiveness and support business objectives. The Digital Marketing Manager will develop and execute impactful email campaigns, manage website and social media content, and track campaign performance to enhance our digital presence, brand awareness, and audience engagement.
NewTechnical Product Manager Big Belly Solar LLCTechnical Product ManagerNeedham, MAYou will work closely with our engineering and customer support teams in Needham, manufacturing operations in Methuen, and the sales team to manage our products from concept through production and field performance. Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborating with design, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure a smooth, cohesive product launch.
NewExec Director Product Marketing Jazz PharmaceuticalsExec Director Product MarketingBoston, MARemote$280,000–$420,000 / yearThe successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The Executive Director (ED) of Marketing, Epilepsy & Movement Disorders (EMD), is a senior commercial leader accountable for defining and delivering the US epilepsy brand strategy, with primary responsibility for current product and the broader EMD portfolio.
NewManaging Consultant - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring Berkeley Research Group, LLCManaging Consultant - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & RestructuringBoston, MA$120,000–$185,000 / yearOur unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking from diverse perspectives that, when paired with our global reach and resources, make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders or companies that are either underperforming or in transition.
NewSenior Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - Healthcare Berkeley Research Group, LLCSenior Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - HealthcareBoston, MAUtilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to prepare and execute transactions using financial modeling and analysis, financial and operational process optimization, data management, analytics and visualization, business plan assessments, financial technology enablement, transaction support, and finance transformation. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking from diverse perspectives that, when paired with our global reach and resources, make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges.
NewRetail Merchandiser Team Lead SAS Retail ServicesRetail Merchandiser Team LeadSudbury, MA$18–$19Joining SAS Retail Services, an Advantage Solutions company, means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities.
NewDirector - Product Development Ninja Indoor Heated SharkNinjaDirector - Product Development Ninja Indoor HeatedNEEDHAM, MA$123,800–$246,400 / yearSupport the Ninja business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.
NewProduct Manager - Robotics SharkNinjaProduct Manager - RoboticsNEEDHAM, MA$75,100–$110,000 / yearPowered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world.
NewProduct Development Management Opportunities at SharkNinja SharkNinjaProduct Development Management Opportunities at SharkNinjaNEEDHAM, MA$86,300–$357,100 / yearSupport the SharkNinja business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.
NewProduct Development Manager SharkNinjaProduct Development ManagerNEEDHAM, MA$86,300–$357,100 / yearSupport the SharkNinja business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.
NewRetail Brand Ambassador MarvinRetail Brand AmbassadorSharon, MA$25–$35 / hourWith operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. You'll receive paid training and ongoing coaching, plus the opportunity to grow into long-term sales or leadership roles-or keep it as a high-paying side hustle.
NewBrand Promoter MarvinBrand PromoterSharon, MA$25–$35 / hourWith operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. You'll receive paid training and ongoing coaching, plus the opportunity to grow into long-term sales or leadership roles-or keep it as a high-paying side hustle.
NewRetail and Marketing Representative MarvinRetail and Marketing RepresentativeSharon, MA$25–$35 / hourWith operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. You'll receive paid training and ongoing coaching, plus the opportunity to grow into long-term sales or leadership roles-or keep it as a high-paying side hustle.
NewBilingual-Spanish or Portuguese Developmental Specialist Thom Child And Family ServicesBilingual-Spanish or Portuguese Developmental SpecialistJamaica Plain, MA$51,000–$56,000 / yearA Bachelor's Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children. As an Early Intervention Early Childhood Educator or Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings.
Marketing Manager BC ForwardMarketing ManagerBoston, MAFull timeThe ideal candidate enjoys organizing complex inputs into actionable, high-quality deliverables and confidently manages end-to-end campaigns across multiple card products while keeping teams aligned and informed. Lead day-to-day execution of simultaneous email and digital campaigns, including schedules, workflow, budgets, routing, and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across major media channels.
Product Manager RestProduct ManagerBoston, MA$100,000–$200,000 / yearFull timeDescribe your company and the job, but no one wants to read a novel to decide if they’re a good fit for this role. Plus, a friendly and inviting tone can do wonders when it comes to response rates.
NewData Analyst The Computer Merchant, LtdData AnalystQuincy, MA$65–$68 / hourContractorWhile an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. This includes creating a consolidated Enterprise Data Platform on modern cloud tools (including AWS & Snowflake,) and re-platforming existing business data applications from solutions such as SAS and legacy databases to the new platform.
Senior Marketing Manager - Remote CorpaySenior Marketing Manager - RemoteBoston, MARemote$110,000–$140,000 / yearThis is a highly visible role for a strategic marketer who enjoys connecting the dots, influencing stakeholders, and turning complex offerings into clear, compelling value for customers. Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay.
Engineering Technician - (NPD: New Product Development - Bioprocess) LancesoftEngineering Technician - (NPD: New Product Development - Bioprocess)Marlborough, MA$46.66Interface with external groups as Cytiva factories and suppliers to assure design transfer activities and to manage logistics for lab supply and samples. Monitor and oversee lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable, and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Organizational Change Management Specialist LancesoftOrganizational Change Management SpecialistBoston, MA$65The primary objective is to align and prepare four key workstreams, Training, Communications, Readiness, and Support to ensure a seamless launch for the upcoming project phase. This role serves as the bridge between current operations and future requirements prioritizing workstream alignment, gap analysis, and stakeholder continuity, to ensure operational readiness.
Interim Communications Lead (Business Analyst Senior) LancesoftInterim Communications Lead (Business Analyst Senior)Boston, MA$65This role facilitates the transition between current and future project states by aligning communication workstreams and leading the tactical execution required to maintain project momentum during this interim period. This position will work closely with project leadership and OCM teams to draft, prepare, and communicate critical project information into clear, engaging content to maintain momentum for the BEST Program.
Sr Post Market Data Analyst LancesoftSr Post Market Data AnalystBoston, MA$65Overview: This position is responsible for providing support in making strategic and tactical data-related decisions by analyzing, manipulating, tracking, internally managing, and reporting post-market surveillance data and leading and supporting post-market projects through a methodical approach of planning, executing, and tracking project deliverables from start to finish. Additionally, the Senior Post Market Data Analyst may be asked to support post-market compliance by (a) assessing the need for new or revised procedures/instructions and/or corrections or corrective actions and (b) helping to drive these changes forward;and (c) leading or supporting non-routine/high-impact requests for additional information (RFAI) related to vigilance.
NewIT - Consultant | Analytics - Functional | Business Analyst Cloudspace LLCIT - Consultant | Analytics - Functional | Business AnalystJohnston, RIShape High-Impact Use Cases: Drive the collaboration across Fraud and Claims Operations, Evergreen (GenAI Agentic team) and Cypress platform teams to define and refine use cases spanning intake, investigation, evidence gathering, decision support, and resolution. Validate Target-state Workflows: Shape end-to-end workflows that enable agentic solutions, ensuring alignment with real-world execution while improving efficiency, consistency, usability, and automation outcomes.
Business Analyst The Panther GroupBusiness AnalystBoston, MAStakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Advisory SupportServe as a business analysis liaison among the RHTP ACIO IT Office, RHTP IT Leadership Team, RHTP Technical Program Manager, business programs, cross-agency partners, project managers, solution architects, procurement teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders. Project Activity Support and Cross-Agency CoordinationAssist the RHTP Technical Program Manager and assigned project managers by providing business analysis inputs, requirements status, documentation updates, decision summaries, meeting outcomes, and stakeholder follow-up items.
Marketing Project Manager AxelonMarketing Project ManagerBoston, MAEffective multi-tasking skills with ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities. Proven track record in marketing project management with mastery of PM tools (e.g., Airtable, Asana).
NewBrand Ambassador & Promotional Events Mascot - Part Time Cardi's Furniture & MattressesBrand Ambassador & Promotional Events Mascot - Part TimeSwansea, MA$18–$18.25 / hourDue to costume restrictions, individual must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall but no more than 5 feet and 10 inches tall and be of medium build; must be in good physical condition to wear a heavy costume and stand or walk for extended periods of time. Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses is currently seeking an energetic individual to wear mascot costumes and have fun with guests at various promotional and special events!
Marketing & Engagement Manager (Wellesley College) AVI FoodsystemsMarketing & Engagement Manager (Wellesley College)WELLESLEY, MASupport additional marketing initiatives as assigned by the Regional Marketing Manager (RMM), Director of Field Marketing or Vice President of Marketing & Strategy. This role focuses on elevating the guest experience through engagement, event, and marketing activities that result in increased customer satisfaction, strengthened client relations and increased revenue growth.
Regional Marketing Manager NorthlandRegional Marketing ManagerNewton, MAPosition Purpose: The Regional Marketing Manager serves as the strategic marketing lead for a designated portfolio of multifamily communities across Northland's national portfolio, responsible for driving qualified demand, supporting occupancy goals, and maximizing marketing performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence marketing strategy across a diverse portfolio of communities, collaborate with cross-functional business leaders, and contribute to key initiatives, including branding efforts and portfolio-wide marketing programs.
Strategic IT Consultant Focus Technology Solutions IncStrategic IT ConsultantBoston, MA$80,000–$110,000 / yearFull timeTracks managed service scope and drives changes to billing, managing processes for change orders and renewals to ensure accurate customer billing. Manages the delivery of managed services to assigned clients, ensuring that contract deliverables are met, and the scope of service is maintained.
NewBusiness Analyst II TekWissen LLCBusiness Analyst IIN.Reading, MA$42.97–$42.97Position: Business Analyst IILocation: North Reading, MA 01864Duration: 5 MonthsJob Type: Temporary AssignmentWork Type: OnsiteJob Description:Key Responsibilities:Manage the GCM Assignment Group function within PLM, ensuring appropriate Strategic Sourcing Managers are added to ECOs as approvers during Tech Review based on the category x program x supplier ownership matrix. Review affected items on each ECO and route to correct GCMs, enabling early visibility into supply chain impacts including cost, GoG implications, and lead time risks.
Traditional Fund Services - Product Management - Executive Director JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Traditional Fund Services - Product Management - Executive DirectorBoston, MAFull timeThe Product Management team is responsible for defining the client product offering and future product roadmap, the profitability of the Fund Services business, maintaining oversight of key vendor relationships, and serving as an escalation point for issues. JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P.
Cash Management Consultant Senior JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Cash Management Consultant SeniorBoston, MAFull timeAs a Cash Management Consultant Senior in Business Banking, you will play a crucial role in the business development process, acting as a trusted advisor to Business Relationship Managers-Acquisition (BRM), Business Development Managers (BDM), their clients, and prospects. Collaborates with Business Relationship Managers-Acquisition (BRMs) and Business Development Managers (BDMs) to drive the development of new profitable Cash Management business while maintaining and growing the existing portfolio.
Social Media Content Creator Intern Babette Home Care - Boston, MASocial Media Content Creator InternBoston, MARemoteSend your resume, a short paragraph about why this internship interests you, and any examples of content you have created (social profiles, class projects, personal accounts, or a brief portfolio link). • Content creation: Draft and design daily/weekly posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok using Canva or similar tools.
Growth Product Manager Principal Constant Contact IncGrowth Product Manager PrincipalBoston, MARemote$159,500–$191,400 / yearHowever, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Fluent in Experimentation: You have deep experience designing and evaluating experiments, including hypothesis development, A/B testing methodologies, sample sizing, statistical significance, novelty effects, instrumentation quality, and interpreting ambiguous or conflicting results.
Vice President, Sales Executive - Operate - BPaaS (Business Process-as-a-Service) Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdVice President, Sales Executive - Operate - BPaaS (Business Process-as-a-Service)Boston, MA$137,000–$282,000 / yearQualify, shape, and lead pursuits for BPaaS deals, collaborating with professionals and delivery teams to design tailored solutions using BPaaS storefront offerings aligned to client needs (e.g., Fin Ops (Finance Operations), Supply Chain Ops, FP&A (financial planning & analysis) Operate, and Financial Crime Operate capabilities such as Know Your Customer / anti-money laundering (KYC/AML), AML Transaction Monitoring, Fraud, and Screening). Working hand-in-hand with Partners, Principals, and Managing Directors, these sales executives focus their highly skilled efforts on securing relationships with qualified targets and decision-makers to uncover opportunities, develop effective sales strategies, manage the pursuit process, and act as a key advisor to the pursuit team throughout the sales process, leveraging relationships with third-party advisors (TPAs), sourcing partners, and analysts where appropriate.
Senior Product Marketing Manager - Autonomous Buildings Siemens AGSenior Product Marketing Manager - Autonomous BuildingsMARemote$91,463–$156,794 / yearExperience level: Experienced Professional Job type: Full-time Work mode: Remote only Employment type: Permanent Any Siemens location in: - Connecticut - United States of America - District of Columbia - United States of America - Florida - United States of America - Georgia - United States of America - Indiana - United States of America - Maryland - United States of America - Massachusetts - United States of America - New Hampshire - United States of America - New Jersey - United States of America - New York - United States of America - North Carolina - United States of America - Ohio - United States of America - Pennsylvania - United States of America - South Carolina - United States of America - Virginia - United States of America Candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone to enable effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. - Domain & Technology Familiarity (Strong Bonus): Be familiar with building automation systems (BMS/BAS), HVAC controls and common field instrumentation and understand how these environments connect to cloud-based SaaS platforms through APIs and basic data integration.
Temporary Marketing Grad Assistant Northeastern UniversityTemporary Marketing Grad AssistantBoston, MAThis role will work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director of Game Day Marketing & Innovation and will play an integral part in supporting the planning, development, and execution of marketing initiatives for a Division I athletics program. JOB SUMMARY: Northeastern University Athletics is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Marketing & Promotions Assistant within the Athletics Marketing office in Boston, MA.
Sr Global Product Manager, Hardware PhilipsSr Global Product Manager, HardwareCambridge, MA$130,000–$209,000 / yearAs our Senior Product Manager within Philips Ambulatory & Monitoring Diagnostics (AM&D) Service Solutions team, you will collaborate in defining the clinical systems product strategy that aligns to the AM&D portfolio vision and global market alignment. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
Principal Product Manager, AI SimpliSafe IncPrincipal Product Manager, AIBoston, MA$174,000–$256,000 / yearML experience with at least one of following: computer vision or sensor data, LLM-powered applications (prompting, RAG, fine-tuning, evaluation) and/or hardware or edge products (e.g., on-device models, connectivity/latency trade-offs). You will lead our highest-impact AI initiatives end-to-end: defining where to invest, shaping model and data requirements, partnering with MLOps and ML engineering on deployment (cloud and edge), and driving continuous improvement after launch.
Senior Product Manager -Medical Device/ Ultrasound PhilipsSenior Product Manager -Medical Device/ UltrasoundCambridge, MA$135,000–$216,000 / yearThe actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Drive overall execution of development and launch in all markets as part of a cross-functional business team including Business Unit Management, Sales, Field Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Research & Development.
Business Analytics Manager (Lifecycle Marketing) Whoop IncBusiness Analytics Manager (Lifecycle Marketing)Boston, MA$150,000–$180,000 / yearAt WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company's long-term growth and success. The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
Business Procedures Consultant - PFML MetLife IncBusiness Procedures Consultant - PFMLWarwick, RI$54,100–$82,800 / yearRecognizednon Fortune magazine''s list of the "World''s Most Admired Companies",nFortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesnto Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of thenworld's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities,nemployee benefits and asset management to individual and institutionalncustomers. The Global Technology & Operations group (GTO) is a diverse team of engineers, developers, business analysts, claims analysts and project managers with the freedom to create innovative and solutions to address core business challenges with MetLife.
Manager, Strategic Operations and Finance Milton CATManager, Strategic Operations and FinanceMilford, MA$115,000–$135,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will act as both a business analyst and operational leader, translating nancial and operational data into actionable insights while working closely with operating managers to improve performance, accountability, and eU''iciency. It is designed for someone who wants to build a deep understanding of operations while driving meaningful change across nance, systems, and workows - with a clear path toward broader operational leadership.
SENIOR WRITER EXTERNAL Marketing & Communications Editorial Boston UniversitySENIOR WRITER EXTERNAL Marketing & Communications EditorialBOSTON, MAThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. That person will be responsible for writing engaging and relevant content for Boston University web and print communications and news stories on deadline, with emphasis on creative thinking, curiosity, and stylish delivery.
Technical Product Lead, Commercial Banking Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LtdTechnical Product Lead, Commercial BankingMA$116,200–$229,100 / yearYou will work directly with commercial lending officers, treasury managers, and credit risk professionals to understand their work and help synthesize those across: current state understandings, target state hypothesis, process documentation, requirements, and / or and platform configuration decisions that drive measurable outcomes. As a Senior Consultant, you will lead Commercial Banking functional workstreams on large-scale banking transformation programs, translating complex business requirements into actionable solution designs while bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology implementation teams.
Product Development Manager - Trailer Fleet Ryder System IncProduct Development Manager - Trailer FleetBoston, MACompensation Information : The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. Lead design activities to identify growth opportunities and define product strategies including conducting competitive market analysis, customer research, capability and dependency analysis, defining objectives, and outlining key results.