Analyst - Product Strategy

Job Inputs:

• Evaluate existing products for suitability and industry positioning.

• Conduct SWOT analyses and evaluate existing and competitive products for suitability, positioning, and improvement opportunities.

• Design and moderate structured discussions that encourage diverse perspectives, foster problem-solving, and ensure actionable outcomes.

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional workshops and collaborative sessions to gather insights, align stakeholders, and drive consensus on business requirements and strategic initiatives.

• Monitor KPIs and success metrics for initiatives, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed. Develop and monitor ROI calculations for projects with a key focus on creating operational efficiencies

• Analyzes confidential and sensitive qualitative and quantitative data to draw conclusions and make recommendations to varying levels of leadership.

• Create compelling data narratives and executive-level presentations using our analytical tools for consumption by internal stakeholders.

• Identify product gaps and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, scalability, and customer experience. Evaluate new product opportunities.

• Partner with the Strategy Research team to conduct and manage internal surveys and third-party research to evaluate product perception and market competitiveness

• Develop and oversee small to medium-scale projects, translating insights into actionable plans in partnership with product owners.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with managers, supervisors and employees.

• Communicates with internal departments to ensure expected timelines are met and any necessary updates are communicated to management

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

• Advanced degree (MBA or PLP if internal to Holman) preferred

• Project Management certification a plus

• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)

• Familiar with data analytics/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Relevant Work Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Project Management or Consulting role

• Breadth and depth of expertise in a technical or functional area; knowledge of work processes and tools is generally limited to own area of responsibility or department

• Collecting and analyzing raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information.

• Reviewing and improving analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security, and communicating recommendations through professional presentations.

• 3-5 years’ experience collecting and analyzing raw data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:

• Strong math, presentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Proactive, organized approach to multitasking and prioritization

• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to recognize patterns and trends in large data sets and use numerical information to develop business strategies

• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and effectiveness in work

• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to doing quality work

• Adjusts quickly to new or changing assignments, processes and people

• Displays professionalism and remains composed when faced with challenges

• Learns from experience; modifies behavior to be more effective

• Recognizes one’s own strengths and opportunities for growth

• Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures

• Applies expertise to improve efficiency and accomplish objectives within own area of responsibility

• Understands the key business drivers; uses this knowledge in own work. Expands fundamental knowledge in own function and broadens skills

• Decisions are guided by policies and procedures; receives moderate guidance and oversight from manager

Communicating & Influencing Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong research and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills