Analyst - Product Strategy

Holman Job Opportunity

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

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
• 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

Outputs

• 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

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave,