General Information Job Title Senior Analyst, Product Management Job ID 111121 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) London, Warsaw Description & Requirements Company profileBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world's most ambitious changemakers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes.We are over 1,000 business professionals, serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and data analytics, who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results, teamwork, and creativity, helps us stay at the top of our game operationally.What makes us a great place to workWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.About the roleThe Senior Analyst, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team, whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through AI-powered digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities.In this role, the Senior Analyst understands how software fits into the consulting strategy and supports the product team and the Practice to deliver product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Senior Analyst may also contribute to projects and support broader initiatives.This role sits within our retail merchandising product portfolio, a suite of agentic AI products deployed with some of the world's largest retailers. Examples include a pricing and promotions product that helps consulting teams and clients analyze historical promotions and apply predictive models to optimize future promotional effectiveness, and a buying and sourcing product that supports supplier negotiations.The role sits at the intersection of product, data, and engineering, and requires strong comfort with quantitative data, data models, and analytical use cases. You will work directly with a Senior Product Manager who is also staffed to the portfolio, alongside engineering and data science teams.Key responsibilitiesProduct strategy, planning, and operationsUnderstand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s), and software-enabled consulting strategyUnderstand the product strategy, roadmap, product priorities, and OKRs to guide the development team and make well-informed recommendations and product decisionsUnderstand product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyDiscovery and delivery executionIndependently contribute to the development and execution of the backlog by researching and creating user stories, defining requirements and acceptance criteria, testing new AI-powered product ideas, bug fixes and enhancements, and communicating key information about product releasesOwn product features end to end, translating user and client needs into clear specifications covering UI components, calculations, data structures, and data flowsSupport the product by answering questions from users and client-facing teams, and troubleshooting issues, attempting to find the root cause and escalating when requiredUse AI tools to accelerate discovery and delivery work, such as prototyping features, drafting requirements, or exploring solutions before committing engineering timeProduct mindset and customer insightsKnowledgeable of product management and software development best practicesHave deep understanding and empathy for users, and develop knowledge of the industry and competitive landscapeTrack, analyze, and organize key metrics and user feedback, summarizing findings for the Senior Product Manager, development team, and business stakeholdersUnderstand how to assess desirability and viability, partner with engineering to assess feasibility, identify trade-offs, and make recommendations on how to balance technical and business requirementsCollaboration and influenceBuild strong relationships and collaborate closely with cross-functional team members, including designers, engineers, analytics, and client-facing teams, to continuously deliver value throughout agile development processesParticipate in departmental and organizational initiativesQualificationsExperience working on software products, for example as a business analyst or in an entry-level product roleBachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or science, or in business with a quantitative focus, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceStrong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated passion for learning, curiosity, and ability to quickly grasp new technologies, tools, and conceptsFoundational data skills and technical acumen, including hands-on experience with data querying and analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or DatabricksPractical experience in gathering, interpreting, and validating user needs, as well as defining, documenting, and validating requirements, particularly for data and analytics featuresProficiency in agile methodologies, for example Scrum, using tools such as JiraProficiency using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to support day-to-day work, and experience building wireframes, prototypes, or functional software using AI tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, or v0Demonstrated basic presentation and storytelling skills through PowerPoint and other visualization toolsStrong thought partnership, collaboration, and ability to slice bigger requirements into smaller, more manageable piecesFluent in EnglishNice to haveExperience in pricing and promotions analytics, retail buying and supplier negotiations, or related retail and commercial domains Go back
Senior Analyst, Product Management employer: Bain & Company
Bain & Company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Enterprise Data Architect, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects across the EMEA region, while benefiting from extensive professional development and mentorship programmes. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on AI-driven solutions, Bain provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the consulting industry.
