About the position
We are seeking an experienced Product Strategy Director with deep expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, to drive strategic product transformation at our CPG clients through innovative, AI-driven solutions. This strategic role serves as a critical bridge between business vision and technology execution, driving the development of new products and features that deliver measurable business value for our global CPG clients, in a foreseeable, Agentic-driven world. As a trusted advisor to our major global CPG clients, you’ll draw on your deep understanding of the CPG sector and its core business processes (supply chain, B2B channels with distributors and retailers, data sharing opportunities, demand forecasting, distribution, etc) to shape compelling product visions and strategic roadmaps and how AI and Agentic AI will enable large transformations and opportunities to those business processes. By collaborating with senior client stakeholders to uncover needs and opportunities, you’ll define solutions that accelerate business performance and elevate the customer experience. In this leadership position, you’ll champion a product-led mindset - both within CI&T and with our clients - focused on delivering business outcomes. By embedding this approach across teams and engagements, you’ll deepen strategic relationships and create a strong foundation for collaboration and growth. In doing so, you’ll help unlock new business opportunities and foster long-term growth for both our clients and CI&T.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary product strategist embedded within the client’s organization, engaging directly with senior business and digital (non-IT) stakeholders.
- Become a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the client’s business, helping shape high-impact strategies rooted in business goals and consumer needs.
- Translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable product visions, strategies, and roadmaps.
- Advocate for modern approaches in AI, Agentic AI, data, and digital enablement, ensuring solutions are tailored to the unique challenges of the CPG industry.
- Lead discovery sessions to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements across products, processes, and customer experiences.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships that open doors to future partnership opportunities.
- Lead clients in transitioning from project-based to product-led operating models, emphasizing continuous delivery of business value.
- Coach internal and client teams on product best practices and product-led thinking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to shape, prioritize, and execute initiatives.
- Research emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in product strategy, AI, and CPG innovation, and share learnings through thought leadership.
- Contribute to new business development efforts by preparing and delivering responses to client briefs and RFPs.
- Partner with internal teams to craft compelling narratives and solutions for both existing and prospective clients.
- Author blog posts and support content development related to product management, AI, and CPG innovation.
- Stay actively engaged in the evolving AI landscape through both formal learning and real-world application.
Requirements
- Advanced english level
- Proven experience in product management and leadership roles.
- Deep knowledge of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, including business models, operations, and go-to-market strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business challenges into successful digital and product solutions.
- Experience guiding organizations through the transition to product-led operating models, with a focus on delivering continuous business value.
- Strong track record of successfully managing, mentoring and developing teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of aligning stakeholders around a clear product vision.
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and applications, with a strong interest in applying emerging technologies to business problems.
- Proven experience supporting sales efforts, including preparing proposals, contributing to pitches, and responding to client briefs.
- Experience working directly with enterprise-level clients or in a client-facing consulting capacity.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Generous paid vacation days
- Unlimited sick time
- 100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one
- Annual profit-sharing distribution
- Retirement match
- Paid parental leave
- Dedicated career advisor
- And so much more…
