Real Voices. Superior Advertising. Thriving Media.CivicScience is seeking a Director, Product Strategy to establish a clear and disciplined product approach, improve prioritization and roadmap alignment, and strengthen our competitive positioning through market-informed decisions. This role is ideal for an experienced product professional who has established clear and disciplined product strategy while creating organizational clarity around product portfolio and future direction. Our preferred candidate will help us proactively anticipate customer and market needs (rather than reacting to them) and align our teams around what we build, why it matters, and who we're building for.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & PortfolioDevelop and drive CivicScience product strategy and long-term product roadmapDefine and evolve our product portfolio, establishing criteria for what defines products vs. services vs. customized solutionsCreate frameworks to evaluate and prioritize new product opportunitiesEnsure product investments align with customer demand, market trends, and business prioritiesMarket & Competitive IntelligenceEvaluate the competitive landscape and conduct ongoing market benchmarkingIdentify industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer expectationsMake strategic recommendations on where the market is headedPosition CivicScience products for future growthAssess opportunities to leverage AI and other emerging technologies that impact offeringsStrategic Business PartnershipCollaborate across business units to identify new market opportunities, eliminate product gaps, and address recurring customer needsSupport customer and partner conversations by clearly articulating product vision and long-term directionProduct PlanningBring structure and discipline to product planning, prioritization, and roadmap developmentIdentify necessary cross-functional teammates to collaborate on strategic product initiatives and special projectsLead the product planning process from concept through executionCustomer Experience & Product DefinitionTranslate complex business and customer needs into clear, concise product requirements and user workflows that enable intuitive customer experiencesDevelop clear product positioning and messaging that strengthens market presenceCommunication & LeadershipCommunicate product strategy clearly an concisely to executives and cross-functional teamsInfluence decision-making across departments through data-driven insights and thoughtful recommendationsFoster a disciplined product culture, focused on long-term value creationQualifications10+ years of experience in product strategy, product management, management consulting, or related strategic leadership role(s)Demonstrated success developing product strategy and bringing new products and/or portfolios to marketStrong understanding of data, advertising, competitive analysis, and product positioningExperience creating strategic product roadmaps and investment frameworksKnowledge of commercial application of AI and other emerging technologiesExceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skillsEstablished industry networkProven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct managerial authorityBachelor's degree (required); MBA (preferred)Benefits & ExpectationsJoin a company that values innovation and creativity, works with cutting-edge technology to influence major business decisions, and makes a real-world impact. Benefits include:Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependentsCompany paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent careEmployee assistance programsUnlimited PTO401(k)Travel and educational opportunitiesThis is a remote (work from home) role with preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.Working at CivicScienceCivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our specialized business units collaborate to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Platinum winner, 2026; Gold winner, 2025 & 2024). More about CivicScienceCivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones.Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes.
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