Staff Product Strategist

Cabin; Charlotte, Raleigh (NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabin is seeking a Product Strategist to guide digital product initiatives from discovery through launch. You will align user needs with business goals, collaborate with engineering, design, and strategy teams, and drive human-centered design across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, rigorous user research, and expertise in Agile processes to deliver market-leading digital products for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading product strategy and UX design with a strong portfolio.
• End-to-end product development experience from research through engineering releases.
• Strong background in Agile methods and processes.
• Deep understanding of human-centered design and a user-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute strategies rooted in human-centered design from concept to launch.
• Feasibility Focus: Balance desirability, viability, and feasibility with engineering collaboration.
• Champion Human-Centered Design: Advocate for user-centered approaches across the product life cycle.
• Product Lifecycle Ownership: Lead Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and tailor methods to client needs.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with strategy, engineering, and design teams to deliver digital solutions.
• User Research & Data Insights: Conduct user research, analyze markets, and test usability to inform strategies.
• Strategic Client Engagement: Work with clients to understand goals and provide strategic advice.
• Measure Success: Track metrics to evaluate project and product launch success.
• Present & Teach: Communicate visions clearly and mentor clients while guiding teams to high-quality results.

Skills

Product Strategy

UX Design

Agile

Stakeholder Management

User Research

Job description

As part of the Cabin Crew, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through their digital journey. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, assess their current digital capabilities, and formulate strategies to achieve their goals. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping them to build digital products.

We're seeking a Product Strategist who embodies our passion for creating exceptional user experiences through innovation. This role is crucial for spearheading product development efforts that are informed by deep user research -- embodying human-centered design, and culminating in the launch of successful, market-leading products. The ideal candidate is a thinker and a doer with a robust understanding of how strategy, design, and technology intersect to solve real-world problems.

Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies rooted in human-centered design principles. Ensure alignment between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility from conception through launch.
• Feasibility Focus: Build a strategic balance across desirability, viability, and feasibility, with a key focus on collaboration with engineering to assess the product’s feasibility (determining what is technically and operationally achievable).
• Champion Human-Centered Design: Advocate for user-centered design throughout the product’s life. Bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces, rapidly focusing the team’s energy on the most valuable paths forward.
• Product Lifecycle Ownership: Lead a range of Agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and seamlessly adapt and experiment with different methodologies to meet client needs. Set clear goals and ensure smooth execution at every stage of the product life cycle.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Work with teams across disciplines — like strategy, engineering, and design — to deliver digital solutions that serve client needs. Build a team culture that values creativity, accountability, and innovation.
• User Research & Data Insights: Conduct research on users, analyze markets, and test product usability to shape product strategies. Use data and market trends to improve product performance and drive growth.
• Strategic Client Engagement: Partner closely with clients to understand their goals and provide strategic advice that helps them achieve those goals through digital products. Support business development by addressing client needs and sharing expertise.
• Measure Success: Track and analyze key metrics to evaluate the success of both client projects and product launches. Use this data to refine strategies and improve future performance.
• Present & Teach: Communicate product visions, design ideas, and plans clearly to various audiences, including executives and clients. Teach and mentor clients while leading teams to deliver high-quality results.

Requirements:

Proven track record in leading product strategy and UX design initiatives, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital product or innovation efforts.

Demonstrated ability to lead product development process from end-to-end, including research through user stories and engineering.

Strong experience in Agile development methods and processes.

Deep understanding of human-centered design principles and a user-first approach to product development.

Expertise in conducting comprehensive user research and translating insights into actionable product strategies and design decisions.

Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences.