Various embodiments are provided for managing memory for image analysis in a computing environment by a processor. An estimated amount of memory may be reserved for an image analysis job. During a processing of the image analysis job, at least one thread of the image analysis job is partially suspended by restricting the image analysis job from requesting allocation of additional memory upon memory requirements for the image analysis job exceeding the estimated amount of memory. Commensurate with partially suspending the at least one thread, a state of the image analysis job is maintained in the memory notwithstanding the processing of the at least one thread associated with the state is suspended.