Director Product Strategy

Product Strategy Director

Duration: 12 months with possible extension/ contract to hire possibility

JOB Description:

We’re seeking a Product Strategy Director to define and drive long-term product strategies that fuel growth across our client’s portfolio. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role partnering closely with executive leadership, product teams, and corporate strategy.

• Lead product strategy formation aligned to business and revenue goals
• Analyze markets, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities
• Translate vision into actionable product strategies and roadmaps
• Influence cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed organization
• Coach senior product leaders to align to a clear strategic “north star”
• Support M&A, partnerships, and new business opportunities
• Present strategic insights and ROI to C‑suite executives

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a related field; or 14 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience in automotive, strategy consulting, or technology consulting.
• 10+ years in product strategy, corporate strategy, or consulting
• Strong business and financial acumen; data‑driven decision maker
• Experience in automotive, technology, or strategy consulting preferred

• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications.
• Top Tier strategy consulting background.
• People leader experience preferred, as this candidate would be leading cross‑functional teams.

• MBA or advanced degree
• Top‑tier consulting or corporate strategy background

• Strategy formation, ability to logically attack problems and choose/ apply appropriate frameworks to communicate insights
• Business acumen, need to have exceptional business acumen, able to diagnose issues and suggest solves based on experience
• Ability to operate using influence across a complex org
• Technical/technology competence – not expected to write code but is expected to be able to partner with architecture on technical approaches
• Product management – similar to tech, not necessarily had a role in product but expected to be able to write product strategies versus staying at 90,000 ft of a corporate strategy

Director

Contract

Product Management and Marketing

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Software Development, and Retail Motor Vehicles