Product Strategist

Are you passionate about transforming emerging technologies into impactful business solutions?

Our client is seeking an Innovation Product Manager to lead the discovery, validation, and execution of strategic innovation initiatives. This role blends product management, innovation strategy, stakeholder engagement, and emerging technology evaluation to drive the development of next-generation solutions and business capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear vision for innovation initiatives aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.

Develop and manage strategic roadmaps for innovation programs, balancing stakeholder priorities with business value.

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, to determine potential business applications and opportunities.

Discovery & Solution Validation

Lead discovery efforts to identify customer needs, business challenges, and market opportunities.

Validate concepts through research, experimentation, and stakeholder feedback before investment decisions are made.

Translate ambiguous opportunities into structured program definitions and actionable plans.

Ensure proposed solutions solve the right business problem before development begins.

Roadmap & Performance Management

Establish success metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for innovation initiatives.

Monitor outcomes and use insights to guide investment decisions, pivots, and program direction.

Drive data-driven decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Build strong relationships with business leaders, executives, and technology teams.

Facilitate strategic discussions and influence decision-making across cross-functional groups.

Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.

Communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.

Leverage qualitative and quantitative research to inform product strategy and innovation initiatives.

Work closely with design and research teams to ensure solutions are customer-centric.

Synthesize customer insights into actionable recommendations and product direction.

Agile Delivery & Team Leadership

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Continuously improve team processes, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness.

Partner with cross-functional teams to align product goals with technical execution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in Product Management, Innovation Consulting, or related roles.

Minimum 4 years of experience working with Agile teams and product delivery frameworks.

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Experience conducting customer research, discovery, and solution validation activities.

Ability to operate effectively in highly ambiguous and evolving environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in business analysis, engineering, software testing, or technical product development.

Knowledge of financial services or regulated industries.

Familiarity with AI technologies and their enterprise applications.

Experience evaluating emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.

Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

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