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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

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.

Nice to Have

• MBA or advanced degree

• Top‑tier consulting or corporate strategy background

Top 5 Must Haves

• 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

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Software Development, and Retail Motor Vehicles

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