Product Management Business Analyst

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Product Business Management Analyst to lead efforts in rationalizing and optimizing our extensive software product portfolio. This role is crucial in driving strategic decisions regarding end-of-life product planning, divestitures, and resource allocation to focus on growth areas. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in data analysis, product lifecycle management, and executive communication to deliver actionable insights that guide portfolio strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of product performance using data from multiple systems, including bookings, ARR, ticketing/support trends, telemetry/usage data, and customer demographics.

• Develop frameworks and models for evaluating the cost-benefit of maintaining, divesting, or retiring products based on financial and strategic metrics.

• Create and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports that illustrate key insights about the product portfolio s performance.

• Collaborate with Finance, Product Management, and other teams to gather and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support product strategy and strategic initiatives.

• Partner with stakeholders to assess potential divestiture opportunities, including financial modeling and market analysis.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and strategic recommendations for optimizing the portfolio and aligning resources with growth priorities.

• Ability to develop advanced scripts to automate and refresh PowerPoint presentations with various Power BI graphics.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive analyses of product performance using data from multiple systems, including bookings, ARR, ticketing/support trends, telemetry/usage data, and customer demographics.

Develop frameworks and models for evaluating the cost-benefit of maintaining, divesting, or retiring products based on financial and strategic metrics.

Create and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports that illustrate key insights about the product portfolio s performance.

Collaborate with Finance, Product Management, and other teams to gather and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Prepare clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Conduct market research and benchmarking to support product strategy and strategic initiatives.

Partner with stakeholders to assess potential divestiture opportunities, including financial modeling and market analysis.

Provide ad-hoc analysis and strategic recommendations for optimizing the portfolio and aligning resources with growth priorities.

Ability to develop advanced scripts to automate and refresh PowerPoint presentations with various Power BI graphics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in product analysis, financial analysis, or related roles, ideally within a SaaS/software environment.

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and platforms, including Excel, SQL, and Power BI or Tableau.

Demonstrated ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable insights and executive-level recommendations.

Experience in financial modeling, including cost-revenue analysis and product profitability assessment.

Proven track record of creating and delivering executive-level presentations.

Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, NRR) and understanding of software product lifecycle management.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and visualization (including PowerQuery and PowerPivot).

Expertise in PowerPoint, with the ability to create high-impact, professional presentations.

Proficiency in SQL for extracting and analyzing complex datasets.

Experience with modern BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) for dashboard creation and data visualization.

Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R for advanced analytics (preferred but not required).

Strong knowledge of product analytics tools and methodologies for assessing usage and customer behavior.

Specialized Knowledge

Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and their implications for product strategy.

Experience with lifecycle management frameworks, including end-of-life and divestiture planning.

Familiarity with market research methods and tools.

Ability to create frameworks for resource allocation and strategic decision-making.

Soft Skills

Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences.

High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Creative problem-solving mindset to address unique and complex challenges.

This role is instrumental in shaping the future of our product portfolio and ensuring resources are allocated to the areas with the highest potential for growth. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making and a strong understanding of software product economics, we d love to hear from you!