Strategic Portfolio Analyst — NPD & Stage-Gate

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Senior Portfolio Analyst to lead the new product portfolio, develop KPI dashboards, and partner with R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive informed decisions.

You will own portfolio systems and reporting, ensuring accurate tracking, governance, and continuous improvement across brands and channels. Requires 7+ years of related experience and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, project management, business analytics, product development, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Experience managing portfolio management, project management, or reporting systems, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Access, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Stage-Gate, New Product Development, or similar project governance methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and reporting of the new product portfolio, providing insights, metrics, and recommendations that support strategic business decisions.
• Own portfolio systems and data, including Planview and portfolio databases, ensuring accurate project tracking, reporting, and process compliance.
• Develop KPI dashboards, executive reports, and ad hoc analyses that measure portfolio performance across brands, channels, and business units.
• Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to provide portfolio updates and support business planning activities.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of the New Product Development and Stage-Gate processes through training, documentation, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio management capabilities, reporting effectiveness, and innovation processes through internal and external benchmarking.

Skills

Portfolio management

Project management

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Access

Stage-Gate knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Access

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Senior Portfolio Analyst to lead the new product portfolio, develop KPI dashboards, and partner with R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive informed decisions.

You will own portfolio systems and reporting, ensuring accurate tracking, governance, and continuous improvement across brands and channels. Requires 7+ years of related experience and strong Excel/Power BI skills.