Sr. Business Manager, Software Operations & Analytics

Emerson; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson seeks a strategic analytics leader to drive Software Analytics & Insights across our software business. You will shape analytics strategy, reporting, and AI-enabled BI initiatives that accelerate growth and improve performance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights and build a high-performing analytics organization that delivers measurable impact. You will steer executive reporting, KPI frameworks, and data governance while guiding a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years leading analytics, business operations, software performance, product management, or related functions.
• Experience building, leading, coaching, and developing analytics teams.
• Strong BI and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication across levels.
• Experience influencing decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Experience presenting insights to senior leaders.
• Ability to collaborate across global regions and time zones.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and evolve analytics frameworks measuring software business performance.
• Identify trends, growth opportunities, and risks via advanced analytics.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing analytics team.
• Guide team on business drivers, outcomes, and decision impact.
• Drive adoption of AI and advanced analytics to forecast and accelerate decisions.
• Own executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks with governance.
• Build understanding of software operations and data ecosystems for improvements.
• Propose innovative analytical approaches and process enhancements.
• Partner with Ops, GTM, Product, Sales, Finance, IT, and Global Analytics teams.
• Communicate findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate on enterprise data products and data governance.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to drive Software Analytics & Insights across our software business. In this role, you will lead analytics strategy, reporting, and AI-enabled business intelligence initiatives that help accelerate growth, improve operational performance, and support data-driven decision-making. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights while building and developing a high-performing analytics team that delivers measurable business impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to drive Software Analytics & Insights across our software business. In this role, you will lead analytics strategy, reporting, and AI-enabled business intelligence initiatives that help accelerate growth, improve operational performance, and support data-driven decision-making. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights while building and developing a high-performing analytics team that delivers measurable business impact.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, own, and evolve analytics frameworks that measure software business performance across key operational and business metrics.
• Identify emerging trends, growth opportunities, and business risks through advanced analytics, translating findings into strategic recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing analytics team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Guide the team in exploring business drivers, evaluating outcomes, and using data to assess the impact of product, operational, and commercial decisions.
• Drive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and advanced analytics solutions to improve forecasting, automate insights, accelerate decision-making, and enhance customer and business outcomes.
• Own executive reporting, dashboard development, and KPI frameworks while ensuring scalability, automation, governance, and metric standardization.
• Build a deep understanding of software business operations, strategies, processes, and data ecosystems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner by proposing innovative analytical approaches and process enhancements.
• Partner with Software Operations, Go-to-Market teams, Product Management, Sales, Finance, Information Technology, and Global Analytics teams to understand business priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with analytics leaders across the organization to develop enterprise data products, processes, and solutions that improve consistency, quality, and business value.
• Support and influence key business decisions by providing timely, accurate, and insightful analysis.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. You create new and better ways for the organization to be successful by encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. You communicate a compelling and clear vision that helps others understand priorities, navigate ambiguity, and achieve meaningful results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ Experience leading analytics, business operations, software business performance, product management, business development, or related functions.
• Experience building, leading, coaching, and developing analytics teams.
• Strong expertise in business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust through clear, timely, and accurate communication.
• Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams and influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Flexibility to collaborate effectively across global regions and time zones.
• Ability to leverage AI tools responsibly to increase productivity, improve analysis, and support effective decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting software, SaaS, subscription, licensing, or technology-focused business models.
• Knowledge of modern data platforms and analytical technologies such as Snowflake, DBT, Qubole, Hive, Spark, Presto, Python, or R.
• Experience implementing reporting automation, data governance frameworks, and metric standardization initiatives.
• Familiarity with forecasting models, predictive analytics, and AI-enabled business intelligence solutions.
• Experience partnering closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, Operations, and Technology functions in a global organization.
• Track record of driving organizational adoption of data-driven decision-making practices.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best ideas. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and solve complex challenges for our customers and communities around the world.

We invest in the growth and development of our people through meaningful work, learning opportunities, mentoring, and career development programs. We prioritize collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement while encouraging employees to bring their unique experiences and perspectives to work every day.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed. If you are excited about the opportunity to make an impact through analytics, leadership, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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