Lead Product Analyst

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the Team and Role Scribd is evolving from one of the world’s largest document libraries into a platform where active knowledge building happens. With a library of 300 million documents and over 250 million monthly visitors, our next chapter focuses on helping users move from simply finding information to building deep, actionable understanding. As a Lead Product Analyst, you will partner directly with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers leading this zero-to-one transformation. Together, you will define how success is measured, de-risk product bets, and translate emerging user behaviors into clear product direction. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, experimentation, and data foundations, helping turn ML‑ and LLM‑powered capabilities into measurable, high‑impact user experiences. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Machine Learning teams to ensure that innovation is grounded in insight, rigor, and real user value. About You You are a strategic and deeply analytical thinker who thrives in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments. You don’t just answer questions—you help define them. You are comfortable operating in zero-to-one spaces, where data is incomplete and frameworks must be built from scratch. You bring structure to ambiguity, helping product teams make confident decisions even when information is imperfect. You enjoy partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to shape strategy, influence roadmaps, and ensure that every initiative is grounded in measurable outcomes. You Will Act as the analytical partner to product strategy Partner directly with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to shape product vision, strategy, and roadmap through data‑informed insights Translate high‑level product bets into clear measurement frameworks, defining success metrics for core user journeys at a company level Support prioritization by sizing opportunities, modeling impact, and clarifying trade‑offs in ambiguous problem spaces Drive decision‑making in zero‑to‑one environments Develop analytical approaches where data may be sparse or evolving, creating structure in new product areas Identify leading indicators of success for emerging ML/LLM‑powered experiences Help the team navigate uncertainty by combining data, experimentation, and strong analytical judgment Own experimentation and product learning Design and evaluate experiments (A/B tests and beyond) to validate product hypotheses and guide iteration Partner with Product and ML teams to measure the impact of new features, workflows, and personalization systems Establish best practices for experimentation, ensuring rigor while enabling rapid learning cycles Build foundational measurement systems Define KPIs and metrics frameworks for new and evolving product experiences Lead efforts around event instrumentation, tracking taxonomy, and data quality to ensure trustworthy insights Collaborate with Data Engineering and ML teams to ensure scalable, reliable data infrastructure Translate data into influence Communicate insights clearly and persuasively to cross‑functional and executive stakeholders Provide actionable recommendations that directly inform product direction and roadmap decisions Elevate how the organization uses data to make strategic decisions You Have 7+ years of experience in product analytics or a related field, with a track record of influencing product and business outcomes Experience partnering closely with Product Managers on strategy, roadmap, and execution Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments Deep expertise in experimentation, including A/B testing, hypothesis design, and statistical analysis Experience working on early‑stage or zero‑to‑one product initiatives (strongly preferred) Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or R Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, etc.) and building scalable dashboards Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $144,000 (minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California) to $210,000 (maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California). In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $119,000 (minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California) to $203,000 (maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California). In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $151,000 CAD (minimum salary in our lowest geographic market) to $190,000 CAD (maximum salary in our highest geographic market). We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job‑related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scribd, Inc.