Analyst - Product Strategy

Holman•Mount Laurel, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent 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
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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong research and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to summarize and express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner
Responds to non-standard requests; investigates with assistance from others as needed
Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers
Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals
Identifies and removes barriers to effective teamwork
Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments
Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions
Demonstrates consistency between words and actions
Listens openly and carefully to others’ ideas and suggestions; respects opposing points of view
Consistently earns trust, loyalty and respect of others

Nice To Haves

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.)

Responsibilities

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
Performs analysis on existing and potential products
Prepares detailed review of all product areas, and recommends product short term product direction (Status Quo, Optimize, Outsource, and Retire)
Assists on special projects
Prepares deliverables (SWOT, Competitive Review, Market Trends, etc.) used to present results and recommendations to Leadership
Understand P&L elements.
Research and review details of KPIs and Metrics for the business to identify new opportunities or products