Program Portfolio Analyst, PMO

Intuitive Surgical · Planning

Hours: Full-time
Where: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: 3 days ago

Primary Function of Position

The Product Portfolio Analyst is a core contributor on the Strategic Portfolio Management team, responsible for developing high-quality analyses, models, and visualizations that inform portfolio and resource allocation decisions. This role focuses on execution, analytical rigor, and insight generation, supporting senior PMO, and cross-functional leaders by translating data into clear, decision-ready outputs.

The Analyst works within established portfolio processes and frameworks, applies advanced analytical techniques, and partners closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and analytical consistency across the portfolio.

What you'd do

Develop portfolio analyses to support strategic planning activities and drive decisions across product lines, business units, commercial regions and across the enterprise.
Create frameworks, analyses, metrics and KPIs to yield insights in resource constraints, utilization, project execution and strategic alignment.
Support scenario planning and tradeoff analyses across product programs, franchises indications, and platforms.Data & Visualization
Build high-quality dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready materials that clearly communicate portfolio insights, risks, and assumptions.
Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, well-documented, and aligned with portfolio data standards.Tools & Process Support
Support implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools and reporting processes.
Partner with PMO and cross-functional teams to maintain portfolio data quality and consistency.Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with PMO, R&D, Enabling Functions, Strategy, and Finance partners to understand analytical needs and deliver timely insights.
Present analytical findings to managers and senior leaders, with guidance, in a clear and structured manner.

What they want

5+ years of relevant experience in product management, PMO, strategy, analytics, or a related field.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to translate data into insights.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, data modeling, and visualization tools; experience with Snowflake and Tableau strongly preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to apply structure to complex or ambiguous problems.
Effective written, verbal communication and visual story-telling skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple analyses and deadlines concurrently.Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or related discipline (required).
MBA or advanced degree (preferred).
MedTech or regulated industry experience (preferred).
Experience with SQL, AI-enabled analytics, or decision analysis tools (e.g., DPL, Analytica) a plus.Working Conditions

About Intuitive Surgical · Planning

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and…