Product Analyst Product Analyst

Landis+Gyr • Milton, GA

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About The Position

As the Product Analyst, this individual will be responsible for managing the lifecycle and supporting Product Managers on product strategy for Landis+Gyr portfolio. This includes supporting the creation of Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization and coordination of sustainment activities, managing product configuration documents and being the liaison of Product Management throughout the project execution within Landis+Gyr research and development team.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of business fundamentals – roles of various departments in the organization: marketing, sales, economics, manufacturing, business management, engineering.
• Understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) and/or basic knowledge of utility space.
• Basic knowledge of existing and emerging software development technologies for roles related to software portfolio
• Critical thinking, communication and analytical skills
• Agile software development process experience for roles related to software portfolio
• Understanding of marketing concepts/market research
• Superior computer skills including Microsoft Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Work alongside cross functional teams to develop and execute the overall strategy for assigned products
• Works on assigned product dependencies and interrelationships to deliver a complete customer solution (hardware/software) rather than just a “Product”.
• Collaboration with R&D, Deployment, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking
• Organizational skills including prioritization, project management and resource deployment
• Ability to influence individuals and organizations not under a direct reporting relationship
• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in engineering or computer science
• At least 0 - 3 years of relevant experience required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Formal Product Management training, such as Pragmatic Marketing, and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) process is desired

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Landis+Gyr’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:      o    Interprets customer requirements and translates to clear product requirements and use cases in PRDs      o    Supports R&D feasibility/traceability reviews      o    Works with Technical Training to develop Product Documentation and Training      o    Create and maintain Product Catalog Information     o    Works in partnership with Project Management Organization (PMO) to manage cost and timeline expectations     o    Represent Product Management on manufacturing related initiatives and activities for roles related to hardware portfolio.
• Understands market research for addressing market and/or business needs for a product, including awareness of market trends, direction and competition landscape.
• Develop customer communications (e.g. Customer Information Letters, Product Updates, Release Notes)
• Ensures all parts of the organization are properly educated on product feature/functionality
• Contributes to business reviews and planning sessions
• Supports Landis+Gyr’s quality processes
• Support for industry events, internal sales meetings, Landis+Gyr’s Exchange, and customer specific meetings
• Owns the management of sustainment of existing product offerings
• Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Benefits

• employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive
• three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level