Director, Product Management - Strategy & Transformation Practice
Bain & Company · Athens, Attiki, Greece
- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Athens, Attiki, Greece
Job highlights
- Lead AI/tech product strategy and roadmap.
- Drive product lifecycle from ideation to scaling.
- Mentor product managers and build high-performance teams.
- Collaborate with global leaders on solution strategy.
- Develop business plans for new AI innovations.
About the role
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy dedicated to helping ambitious change-makers shape the future. With a presence in 65 offices across 40 countries, we collaborate with clients as a unified team, driven by a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outpace competitors, and redefine industries. Our integrated expertise is amplified by a robust ecosystem of digital innovators, including over 1500 experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user research, and design, enabling us to deliver superior, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Our leaders are at the forefront of navigating technology-driven disruption, helping clients realize their full potential and reimagine industries with novel value propositions enabled by the AI era.
Our long-term commitment to investing over $1 billion in pro bono services empowers organizations addressing critical challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and environmental sustainability. We have been recognized with a gold rating from EcoVadis, a leading platform for assessing environmental, social, and ethical performance in global supply chains, placing us among the top 2% of consulting firms. Since our inception in 1973, our success has been measured by our clients' achievements, and we are proud to maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
Bain has rapidly pioneered the adoption of state-of-the-art proprietary AI tools, now globally deployed to empower our 19,000-strong multidisciplinary teams with advanced AI technologies. We have also made 15 key AI-powered tools and solutions, along with over 200 additional AI-led innovations, accessible to our teams to boost efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness.
What Makes Bain a Great Place to Work
We are consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, holding the #1 spot on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list for consulting firms and maintaining a top-four position since its inception in 2009. Our business strategy hinges on extraordinary teams, fostered through intentional efforts to unite diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills within a supportive and inclusive environment. We attract exceptional talent and cultivate an atmosphere where every individual can thrive both professionally and personally.
Who You'll Work With
You will join the Product, Practice and Knowledge (PPK) group, specifically within the Strategy & Transformation Practice. Bain has developed industry and capability areas, known as "Practices," over the last two decades, which are essential to how Bain secures business and achieves client results. A Practice functions as a business unit within Bain, primarily responsible for driving commercial growth, enhancing Bain's expertise, and fostering continuous innovation to ensure Bain is optimally positioned to address clients' most pressing challenges. As the Director of Product Management, you will be a key member of the leadership team for the BU Strategy Solution within the practice, leading a cross-functional team in the development of AI/tech products and collaborating closely with Bain's technical and innovation groups.
What You'll Do
Your core responsibilities will encompass:
- AI / Tech Strategy and Leadership:
- Own the outcome-based roadmap for AI/tech products within the portfolio, ensuring seamless integration with other tech products/components. This roadmap will be grounded in client/user needs, technical constraints, and a forward-looking vision.
- Stay abreast of industry and technology trends, as well as the competitive landscape, balancing feasibility with the Solution vision. Maintain a clear perspective on build/buy/partner decisions.
- Champion continuous AI/tech innovation by leading discovery efforts to test hypotheses, validate client/user value, and transform Bain's intellectual property and insights into tangible products and client-facing offerings.
- Mentor a team of product managers responsible for individual innovations and cultivate a high-performance culture.
- Define and execute quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs), consistently measuring and reporting progress. Directly manage the product backlog, positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.
- Delivery and Execution:
- Drive AI/tech innovation throughout the product lifecycle:
- Ideate and discover with internal stakeholders, potential clients, and users.
- Test and learn with Lighthouse clients, leveraging insights to generate intellectual property and data assets.
- Scale successful innovations to boost consulting revenue and achieve client outcomes.
- Continuously evolve to maintain differentiation and market competitiveness.
- Measure and gather ongoing feedback from internal and external sources.
- Deliver cross-product strategic initiatives, reporting progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
- Develop business plans for new innovations that present a compelling value proposition and ROI to secure internal funding.
- Ensure adherence to firm-wide best practices and policies regarding data governance and infrastructure.
- Lead product demonstrations and establish credibility with internal stakeholders.
- Advisory and Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the Global Solution Leader to:
- Develop a comprehensive 3-year Solution strategy and plan, including supporting the technical roadmap.
- Make informed build/buy/partner decisions.
- Deliver offerings that clients value and that distinguish Bain in the market.
- Drive consulting revenue and growth for the Solution.
- Share and leverage best practices (processes, data, tools, etc.) across Bain to prevent siloed problem-solving.
About You
- AI Product Management Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, technology, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of product management experience.
- Strong product intuition coupled with a bias for validation and iteration.
- Experience building products related to the BU Strategy Solution.
- Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, priorities, and trade-offs to non-technical audiences.
- Excellent storytelling skills to motivate teams, align stakeholders, and inspire users.
- Experience building with Large Language Models (LLMs) or other AI tools.
- Additional Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in structuring and leading complex business research and analysis in fast-paced environments, with the ability to derive pragmatic business insights.
- Experience working closely with internal and external users to understand, document, analyze, and synthesize user needs into product priorities, roadmap plans, and detailed specifications.
- Aptitude for the agile product development lifecycle for digital technologies.
- Proven track record of developing successful AI/tech products from ideation through product/market fit and scaling.
- Relevant experience or a strong interest in digital solutions as a means to drive business results.
- Personal passion and enthusiasm for learning new technologies, market trends, and the impact of AI on the BU Strategy Solution.
- Advanced facilitation skills to foster consensus among diverse teams.
- Exceptional communication skills for building cross-functional relationships and managing projects across multiple teams; proven ability to create high-quality presentations.
- Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams with varied skill sets and expertise.
- Proven problem-solving and organizational skills, with a track record of being a self-starter (comfortable with potential remote supervision and team members).
- Previous experience in consulting or advisory roles, with a demonstrated ability to engage clients, understand their needs, and deliver value-added solutions.
- Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial and at-cause: Proactive in prioritizing tasks and motivating colleagues; possesses a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Servant leader: Proven ability to manage high-performing, service-oriented team members, mentor colleagues, and enable their success.
- Future-oriented: Eager to champion the customer, disrupt norms, and innovate.
- Collaborative: Skilled at working with and through others to achieve results and drive change; possesses a strong network of potentially relevant relationships.
- Fun: Passionate yet humble, fostering positive interactions with Bainies and clients.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- AI Strategy
- Technology Innovation
- Roadmap Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Business Analysis
- Client Engagement
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Director of Product Management
- Product Management
- AI Strategy
- Technology Transformation
- Strategy
- Consulting
- Innovation
- LLM
- Bain & Company
- Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI product management, strategy, and transformation experience, using keywords from the job description like 'AI/tech strategy', 'product lifecycle', and 'LLMs'.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of Bain's approach to innovation and client value, emphasizing your leadership and collaboration skills.
- Prepare for case interviews: Practice structuring complex business problems, analyzing data, and developing pragmatic solutions, as is common in consulting roles.
- Demonstrate AI expertise: Be ready to discuss your experience with AI tools, LLMs, and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Research Bain's culture: Understand their values, commitment to pro bono work, and focus on 'extraordinary teams' to align your responses.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Director of Product Management at Bain & Company?
- The career path for a Director of Product Management at Bain & Company often involves progressing through leadership roles within the Product, Practice and Knowledge (PPK) group. This can lead to senior management positions, potentially overseeing larger product portfolios or strategic initiatives within the firm's practices, contributing significantly to the company's AI and digital transformation efforts.
- Does Bain & Company offer opportunities for professional development in AI and emerging technologies for this role?
- Yes, Bain & Company actively encourages continuous learning in AI and emerging technologies. As a Director of Product Management, you'll be expected to stay ahead of market trends and will have opportunities to lead innovation, test new hypotheses, and work with cutting-edge AI tools, fostering your professional growth in these areas.
- How does Bain & Company measure success for AI/tech products and the teams that build them?
- Success for AI/tech products at Bain is measured by their impact on client outcomes and consulting revenue growth. Teams are evaluated based on their ability to drive innovation through the product lifecycle, from ideation and testing to scaling successful solutions. Key metrics include client value, market differentiation, and achieving defined objectives and key results (OKRs).
- What is the expected level of collaboration with external clients and internal stakeholders for this Director role?
- Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, potential clients, and users throughout the product lifecycle. Additionally, you'll partner with the Global Solution Leader and technical teams to develop strategies, make build/buy/partner decisions, and deliver client-valued offerings that differentiate Bain.
- What are the key differences between this Director of Product Management role and a similar role at a tech company?
- This role at Bain & Company differs from a typical tech company role in its focus on consulting-driven innovation. While you'll build AI/tech products, the emphasis is on how these products enhance consulting services, drive client outcomes, and generate revenue for the firm, rather than direct software sales. It requires a blend of product management expertise and a deep understanding of business strategy and client needs within a consulting framework.
- How does Bain & Company approach the 'build vs. buy vs. partner' decision for its AI/tech products?
- Bain & Company approaches 'build vs. buy vs. partner' decisions strategically, based on what best serves the Solution vision and client needs. This involves staying informed about the competitive ecosystem, leveraging internal intellectual property and insights, and making informed choices to bring the most effective solutions to market, often in collaboration with external partners.
- What specific AI or LLM experience is most valuable for this Director of Product Management position?
- Experience building products with Large Language Models (LLMs) or other advanced AI tools is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a strong product intuition for AI, understand how to translate technical concepts related to these technologies, and be able to validate the value of AI-driven solutions for clients and users.