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Optiblack is a product growth firm that works with product leaders to drive revenue from data. Optiblack has worked with 50+ firms and created an impact of $300M+ USD
Optiblack is looking to add a product analyst that works with their clients on client engagement.
Job Descriptions
0. Monitoring
Look at data from various sources daily to understand insights
Identify areas of improvement
Create the dashboards as per requirements
Build tracking plan
1. Data Analysis
Gather and analyze data from various sources to extract actionable insights.
Use statistical techniques and data visualization to interpret trends and patterns.
Identify opportunities for product improvements based on data analysis.
2. Product Performance Evaluation
Monitor key product metrics and performance indicators.
Conduct regular evaluations to assess product performance against goals and benchmarks.
Identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for optimization.
3. Market Research
Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Analyze market data and customer feedback to identify market opportunities.
Provide insights on target market segments and potential customer segments.
4. User Experience Enhancement
Collaborate with UX UI designers to improve the user experience of the product.
Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback on product usability and satisfaction.
Recommend enhancements and features to improve user experience.
5. Requirement Gathering
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.
Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand user and business needs.
Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories or product specifications.
6. A/B Testing
Plan, execute, and analyze A/B Tests to evaluate the impact of changes or new features.
Use data from A/B tests to make data-driven decisions and optimize the product.
7. Reporting and Presentation
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights, findings, and recommendations.
Present data analysis and product performance evaluations to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner.
Skills Required for a Product Analyst
1. Technical Skills
Data Analysis: Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Tools: Mixpanel or similar
Market Research: Knowledge of market research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and competitor analysis.
Product Management Tools: Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana to manage product backlogs, roadmaps, and user stories.
User Experience (UX) Design: Understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to enhance the user experience of the product.
A/B Testing: Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing A/B tests to measure the impact of product changes.
SQL and Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL to extract and analyze data from databases.
2. Workplace Skills
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and document requirements.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and propose practical solutions to improve product performance and user experience.
Critical Thinking: Capacity to think analytically, assess situations, and make data-driven decisions.
Stakeholder Management: Skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and balancing competing priorities.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, developers, and marketers.
Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, adjusting priorities as needed.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in data analysis, documentation, and requirement gathering.
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About Optiblack
Optiblack creates websites, mobile apps, SaaS and commerce solutions for ambitious organisations investing in growth and digital transformation. We do that by finding the sweet-spot between business need and customer demand, fusing insight, creativity and technology to build products that create value.
In 2022 the company has grown 30X and team has grown to 7+ members
Optiblack is a SaaS Development firm that scales and optimizes the product development for SaaS Companies. We are experts in designing, building and optimising digital products.
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- Who you are
understand and interpret data within the context of the product/business -
solve problems and distill data into actionable recommendations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently work with cross-
functional teams across the globe and to present information to all levels of the
organization.
Intellectual and analytical curiosity - initiative to dig into the why what & how.
Strong number crunching and quantitative skills.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Good hands-on SQL
Experience within Google Analytics, Optimize, Tag Manager, and other Google Suite tools
Understanding of Business analytics tools & statistical programming languages - R, SAS, SPSS, Tableau is a plus
Inherent interest in e-commerce & marketplace technology platforms and
broadly in the consumer Internet & mobile space.
Previous experience of 1+ years working in a product company in
a product analytics role
Strong understanding of building and interpreting product funnels.
Job Roles
Sales :
- Plan and achieve monthly sell out targets
- Achieve Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Revenue and PM Goals
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- Conduct Monthly Business review with partners.
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KPIs :
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- A highly collaborative working style
- An ability to quickly absorb business processes and systems that implement those processes
- An ability to work with geographically distributed teams
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- Proficient in presentations, written and verbal communication
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and build strategic relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership.
- Travel – 30% to USA (*Only candidates with valid US B1 visa and available to travel onsite at a very short notice.
Qualifications
Any IT / Computers Graduate or Post Graduate
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