JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Analytics Strategy & Product Management serves as the Product Owner for analytics and AI/ML-driven pricing products within Sysco's Business Intelligence Center (BIC). This role owns the product roadmap from vision through delivery, setting milestones, defining acceptance criteria, and translating large strategic initiatives into executable workstreams.
Working at the intersection of business and technology, this individual partners closely with Data Science, Engineering, MLOps, Business Technology, and Revenue Management teams to deliver scalable products that drive measurable business value. The ideal candidate combines strong product ownership, stakeholder management, analytical expertise, and pricing knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Strategy & Roadmap
•Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for analytics and AI/ML-driven pricing products.
•Align product strategy with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
•Break down long-term initiatives into clear phases, milestones, and deliverables.
•Define and maintain measurable acceptance criteria for product features and enhancements.
•Prioritize work based on business value, stakeholder needs, and technical constraints.
•Manage and maintain a prioritized product backlog and well-defined user stories.
•Ensure successful product delivery from concept through implementation.
Agile Delivery & Execution
•Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
•Collaborate with development teams to clarify requirements and remove roadblocks.
•Monitor progress against milestones and delivery timelines.
•Identify risks, dependencies, and issues and proactively drive resolution.
•Hold teams accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
•Review completed work and accept deliverables that meet defined requirements.
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
•Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams.
•Develop and manage strong relationships across Revenue Management, Sales, Merchandising, Finance, and other business functions.
•Lead cross-functional collaboration between Data Science, Data Engineering, MLOps, Engineering, and Business Technology teams.
•Communicate roadmap priorities, project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
•Present recommendations, updates, and demonstrations to technical, business, and executive audiences.
•Drive adoption of analytics products and promote a data-driven culture across the organization.
Pricing Analytics & Business Value Realization
•Apply pricing expertise, including pricing strategy, elasticity, margin optimization, and competitive pricing analysis.
•Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure adoption, impact, and value realization.
•Identify opportunities to improve pricing performance through analytics and machine learning.
•Research industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to pricing and analytics.
•Continuously improve methodologies, processes, and tools to maximize business outcomes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline.
•8+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Analytics, Strategy, Pricing, or Consulting roles.
•5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst in an Agile environment.
•Proven experience owning product roadmaps and delivering analytics or data-driven products from concept through deployment.
•Experience breaking large initiatives into milestones and defining acceptance criteria.
•Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology teams.
•Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels.
•Hands-on experience analyzing large datasets using SQL.
•Experience translating analytical insights into executive-level recommendations and presentations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•MBA or advanced degree in an analytical or business-related discipline.
•Experience in Pricing, Revenue Management, or Margin Optimization.
•Experience within Foodservice, Distribution, Retail, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
•Familiarity with machine learning product development and deployment lifecycles.
•Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence and data visualization platforms.
•Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, SaaS applications, and enterprise technologies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Product Ownership & Roadmap Planning
•Strong understanding of the product lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
•Ability to prioritize effectively and maximize business value.
•Experience managing complex roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
Stakeholder Management
•Ability to build trust and alignment across technical and business teams.
•Strong communication and influencing skills without direct authority.
•Executive presence and ability to communicate with senior leaders.
Technical & Analytical Skills
•Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
•Strong SQL proficiency.
•Experience with Tableau and modern BI tools.
•Understanding of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
Pricing & Business Acumen
•Knowledge of pricing strategies and business value drivers.
•Ability to connect analytical solutions to measurable business outcomes.
Communication & Presentation Skills
•Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
•Ability to tailor communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
•Strong storytelling and executive presentation capabilities.
Execution & Results Orientation
•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
•Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact.
OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, serving more than 700,000 customer locations worldwide. With over 71,000 colleagues and approximately 333 distribution facilities globally, Sysco offers employees the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to a dynamic organization, and help shape the future of foodservice.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
