Product Analyst

Descartes Systems Group: Unlocking Efficient Supply Chains

The need for innovative logistics solutions has never been more critical. At Descartes Systems Group, we're harnessing the power of technology to streamline supply chains and enhance productivity. As a Product Analyst, you'll play a vital role in shaping our European TMS products, driving global rollouts, and collaborating with stakeholders to bring about seamless customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Assess value, develop cases, and help prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work focuses on high-value tasks aligned with product strategy.
• Define clear Acceptance Criteria per feature, including test scenarios.
• Drive World-Class Program & Project Execution.
• Effectively implement Agile Processes and Cross-Functional Communication.
• Promote Continuous Improvement, including process improvement.

Scope:

• Convert internal and external customer requests into feature descriptions and user stories.
• Detail functionalities as part of the product modernization and core application functionality.
• Analyze current customer integrations and propose functionality to standardize and streamline customer implementation and onboarding.
• Report weekly to Product Management, translating Scrum activities for broader audiences.
• Manage the backlog for sprint and release planning post-development start through QA.
• Assist in creating and updating relevant product documentation, such as product specifications, user manuals, and release notes.
• Raise risks/impediments to the Product Manager, Product Owner, and Software Architect.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in business, computer science, or related field; master's preferred.
• Two years of experience as a product owner, business analyst, or related field.
• Certification in Pragmatic Marketing or Product Ownership is preferred but not required.
• Solid understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date industry standards and best practices.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel); working knowledge of software development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good knowledge of the English language.
• Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with business analysts, UI/UX team, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.

Location:

This position will be based out of our office in Woerden, with the possibility of being located in other European locations.