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Director, Product Strategy

Proto
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Experience
Salary
$170,000-$190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in product strategy, experience strategy, service or systems design, innovation consulting, product leadership, or venture-building contexts
  • Proven ability to own complex projects end-to-end, including setting direction and being accountable for outcomes
  • Experience turning ambiguous challenges into structured recommendations that inform product, investment, or organizational decisions
  • Experience partnering with design and engineering teams to develop product concepts, with enough technical fluency to engage credibly on constraints and tradeoffs
  • Proven ability to lead senior stakeholders through uncertain or high-stakes decisions
  • Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, decision-oriented narratives and artifacts
Nice to have
  • Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in engineering, design, economics, social sciences, or a related discipline preferred
What the job really is

The Director of Product Strategy at Proto will lead innovation and transformation efforts by defining product and experience concepts based on user needs and technical possibilities. This role involves structuring complex problem spaces, guiding teams through prototyping to execution, and facilitating decision-making with senior stakeholders. The director will also contribute to internal practices and frameworks to enhance engagement quality.

Benefits
  • Base salary for this position is $170,000-$190,000
  • Work-from-office flexibility based on personal preferences and collaboration needs
  • Support for workplace flexibility and work-from-anywhere within a 3-hour time zone of eastern standard time zone
  • Core business hours are generally 9:30am-6:00pm EST, with flexible working hours based on client needs
Things to weigh
  • High level of responsibility and accountability for outcomes
  • Role involves navigating ambiguity and high-stakes decision-making
  • Position requires strong collaboration with design and engineering teams
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary and flexibility
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