The Product Sr. Analyst is strategic, data-driven, and customer-centric role that will be responsible for supporting product vision and strategy, maintaining and executing roadmaps, and delivering features that solve customer problems and align with business goals. The Product Sr. Analyst will be responsible for stakeholder engagement and backlog refinement in coordination with senior team members. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution, ensuring alignment with department and practice priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to and help execute the product strategy and roadmap for AI-powered practice solutions in alignment with the group and department goals.
Maintain, communicate and provide feedback on the roadmap for assigned products, balancing near-term customer needs with established long-term team and department vision.
Maintain working knowledge of AI/ML technologies as well as product delivery processes and practices to inform product decisions and foster innovation.
Monitor customer feedback and AI trends to inform backlog priorities and suggest incremental improvements.
Support key lifecycle activities for AI products, including requirements definition, delivery readiness and execution as well as product iteration.
Define and prioritize product features based on customer needs, market research, and technical feasibility.
Coordinate with cross-departmental teams to ensure seamless delivery of AI projects.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their AI workloads, pain points, and future requirements.
Help track and report on agreed KPIs and success metrics; support stakeholder reviews of outcomes.
Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on AI solutions.
Ensure that AI-driven products address real-world problems and provide measurable value.
Develop creative solutions and make improvements to processes, programs, and policies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of AI-driven products.
Follow and reinforce responsible AI development practices to ensure ethical, transparent, and fair usage of AI technologies.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field
A minimum of 2 years product management or product development experience
Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools
Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions
Preferred:
Experience coming from or building a strong product culture within an organization
Demonstrated ability to transition organizations into product-oriented cultures, shifting mindsets from project delivery to sustainable product thinking
AI literacy and direct experience launching AI-enabled products or features.
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Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future
The target salary range for this role is:
$104,000 - $142,000 if located in Illinois.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years product management or product development experience
- Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools
- Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, preserve confidentiality, and exercise discretion
- AI literacy and direct experience launching AI-enabled products or features
- Experience building or transitioning organizations to a product-oriented culture
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
What We Do
Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
