Director of Product Strategy & Portfolio (Remote)

Civic Science; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision premiums

Life insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Travel and educational opportunities

Job summary

CivicScience is seeking a Director of Product Strategy to establish a clear and disciplined product approach, prioritize initiatives, and align our portfolio with future direction. This role targets market-informed decisions and proactive customer insights to guide what we build and why it matters.

The candidate will lead strategy across product offerings, collaborate with business units, and articulate a long-term vision while leveraging AI and emerging tech for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product strategy/management or related strategic leadership roles.
• Proven success developing product strategy and bringing new products and/or portfolios to market.
• Strong understanding of data, advertising, competitive analysis, and product positioning.
• Experience creating strategic product roadmaps and investment frameworks.
• Knowledge of commercial applications of AI and other emerging technologies.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Established industry network and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct managerial authority.
• Bachelor's degree (required); MBA (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive CivicScience product strategy and long-term product roadmap.
• Define and evolve product portfolio with criteria for products vs. services vs. customized solutions.
• Create frameworks to evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities.
• Ensure product investments align with customer demand, market trends, and business priorities.
• Collaborate across business units to identify market opportunities and address customer needs.
• Lead product planning from concept through execution with cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex needs into clear requirements and user workflows for intuitive experiences.
• Communicate product strategy clearly to executives and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Product strategy

Product management

Management consulting

Strategic leadership

Data-driven insights

Stakeholder management

Industry network

MBA

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

CivicScience is seeking a Director of Product Strategy to establish a clear and disciplined product approach, prioritize initiatives, and align our portfolio with future direction. This role targets market-informed decisions and proactive customer insights to guide what we build and why it matters.

The candidate will lead strategy across product offerings, collaborate with business units, and articulate a long-term vision while leveraging AI and emerging tech for growth.