Director, Product Strategy

Proto · New York, New York, United States

Posted 27 days ago · $170,000-$190,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 27 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Proto: moderate
Hiring momentum: 7 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Proto's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Proto.

About this role

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.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5

benefits: 2/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 5/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

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 you get

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

Worth weighing

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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Listed by Proto on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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