Product Manager — Innovation

Gallup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock ownership program

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Gallup is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation for the CliftonStrengths ecosystem. This role involves owning product road maps, managing cross-functional initiatives, and enhancing user experiences grounded in behavioral science.

The ideal candidate has over six years of product management experience, with strong skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a commitment to work on-site in San Francisco at least three days a week. A robust benefits package and a salary range of $140,000-$170,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• At least six years of product/project management experience.
• Two years owning a complex product with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and written communication skills.
• Proven experience with engineering and design partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own product road maps for innovation initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end product decisions.
• Serve as operational interface for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional launches.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Persuasive leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Innovation-driven problem-solving

End-to-end ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Own the product engine behind Gallup’s next generation of innovation.

As a product manager at Gallup, you’ll lead the operational product layer for our most important experiments, prototypes and new bets to shape what comes next for the CliftonStrengths ® ecosystem and other major Gallup initiatives.

This is not a maintenance role. You will take ownership of innovation initiatives and bring structure, clarity and execution discipline to complex, cross‑functional efforts. You’ll partner closely with engineering, design, research and senior product leaders to transform ambitious ideas into shipped, high‑quality products that deliver measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Own and maintain tight, well‑communicated product road maps for innovation initiatives, experiments and prototypes, aligning closely with the PMs who own core products
• Drive end‑to‑end product decisions by clarifying the problem, setting priorities, defining scope and leading products through launch
• Serve as the operational interface for enterprise clients and senior internal stakeholders on active innovation efforts
• Anticipate risks and surface trade‑offs early to keep work on track
• Partner with research and design to define and deliver exceptional user experiences grounded in behavioral science
• Lead cross‑functional launches in partnership with the launch program managerContribute to and help elevate product‑management standards within the team

What Makes You Stand Out

• Customer‑first mindset:Youobsessoveryour customers and the products and features they want to use.
• Persuasive leadership:You naturally influence others tofollow,and yousay no or not yet with clarity and diplomacy.
• Data‑driven decision‑making:Yougatheruser insights,analyzebehavioraldata and metricsto guide youractions, andprioritizeinitiatives that deliver results.
• Innovation‑driven problem‑solving:You thrive when turning ambiguous, early‑stage concepts and experiments into focused, high‑impact product bets.
• End‑to‑end ownership:You have led every phase of delivery, balancing day‑to‑day execution with long‑term strategy.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, required
• At least six years of product or project management experience required, including at least two years owning a complex product with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience driving product strategy and execution end‑to‑end required
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including enterprise and executive‑facing work required
• Exceptional written communication skills required
• Proven experience working closely with engineering and design as strategic partners requiredExperience in B2B SaaS, edtech, HR tech or assessment platforms preferred
• Experience leading cross‑functional launches involving multiple workstreams preferred
• Familiarity with strengths‑based or psychometric content preferred
• A commitment to working on‑site at Gallup’s San Francisco office at least three days per week required
• Eligibility to work in the United States required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

About Gallup

At Gallup, we change the world, one client at a time, through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind. Learn more about our work and life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; a fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; an employee stock ownership program; mass transit reimbursement; family‑building benefits; an employee assistance program; and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $140,000‑$170,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors, including an individual’s education, experience and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gallup is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.