Sr. Product Analyst (eBooks, eAudiobooks)

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Sr. Product Analyst (eBooks, eAudiobooks)Job Title: Sr. Product Analyst (eBooks, eAudiobooks)Job ID: 1784# Positions: 1Location: US-CO-BoulderExperience (Years): ..Posted Date: 9/21/2009Category: .. Apply for this job:Your application choices are:* Apply for this jobonline* Refer a candidate to this jobWe participate in E-Verify for jobs located in the U.S. For more information, please seeE-Verify information in EnglishorE-Verify information in Spanish.More information about this job:Overview:OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Senior Product Analyst (eBooks, eAudiobooks) at our Boulder, Colorado office.Responsibilities:The Senior Product Analyst provides a high level of support and extensive experience in all aspects of the product planning and development process. This role provides detailed information utilized in strategic decision making regarding product development, pricing, positioning, and release. The Senior Product Analyst must be able to successfully collaborate with team members in Sales, Marketing and Development to ensure the effective and efficient execution of product plans. The Senior Product Analyst needs a broad knowledge of systems development, product/project management processes, business analysis, and the ability to network across the OCLC’s product and development organizations. Identifies, Documents and Manages Requirements. Translates product goals into functional requirements and specifications that can be understood and acted upon by the development team. * Liaises with development staff to ensure that requirements are met* Assures that development outputs meet requirements* Works with cross-divisional teams to develop and roll out communication plans, training and product support* May organize and lead cross-functional teams; recommends, develops, tests and verifies business functionality. Operates as a subject matter expert (SME)* Directs implementation of service and enhancements or new product features. Environmental Scanning and Market Analysis: * Analyze reports, publications and market research with significant implications for product strategy* Provides detailed information for business plans and product strategies* Can and does assess new technology and its relevance and impact on product strategies* Can assess competitive products for strengths and weaknesses against OCLC offerings Requirements Analysis:* Creates high-level user requirements, detailed functional specifications, and release plans for relevant productConsultation on Product Planning and Marketing:* Contributes critical information to Portfolio business plans, product strategy roadmaps, operational and business plans* Produces monthly progress reports* Works directly with product and portfolio team members to provide input into sales forecasts/goals, P&L estimates, and product metricsTechnology Assessment:* Assesses new technology and adds value to existing products by improving features to make create best in class solutions and/or reduce costs Product/Channel Support:* Provide detailed product support to sales and customer support teams Mentoring/Support for Product Analyst:* Serves as mentor and support as needed for less experienced Product AnalystsQualifications:* Bachelors degree* 4 to 6 years experience in library services or library management systems* 4 to 6 years experience in product, project or program management* 4 to 6 years experience in supporting online/database services, preferably in the library field* Well developed communication and presentation skills* Demonstrated ability with Financial planning and analysis* Demonstrated ability to translate market and financial data, pricing and promotional data into credible business cases* Strong analytical and problem solving skills