Product Strategy Director

Summary

Join CI&T as a Product Strategy Director and leverage your expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry to drive strategic product transformation for our global clients. As a trusted advisor, you will shape compelling product visions and strategic roadmaps, utilizing AI and Agentic AI to enable large transformations and opportunities within CPG business processes. You will collaborate with senior client stakeholders, define solutions that accelerate business performance, and champion a product-led mindset within CI&T and with our clients. This leadership position requires translating complex business challenges into actionable product strategies and fostering strong client relationships. You will also contribute to business development and thought leadership, sharing your expertise through various channels.

Requirements

• Advanced english level
• Proven experience in product management and leadership roles
• Deep knowledge of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, including business models, operations, and go-to-market strategies
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business challenges into successful digital and product solutions
• Experience guiding organizations through the transition to product-led operating models, with a focus on delivering continuous business value
• Strong track record of successfully managing, mentoring and developing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of aligning stakeholders around a clear product vision
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and applications, with a strong interest in applying emerging technologies to business problems
• Proven experience supporting sales efforts, including preparing proposals, contributing to pitches, and responding to client briefs
• Experience working directly with enterprise-level clients or in a client-facing consulting capacity
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary product strategist embedded within the client’s organization, engaging directly with senior business and digital (non-IT) stakeholders
• Become a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the client’s business, helping shape high-impact strategies rooted in business goals and consumer needs
• Translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable product visions, strategies, and roadmaps
• Advocate for modern approaches in AI, Agentic AI, data, and digital enablement, ensuring solutions are tailored to the unique challenges of the CPG industry
• Lead discovery sessions to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements across products, processes, and customer experiences
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that open doors to future partnership opportunities
• Lead clients in transitioning from project-based to product-led operating models, emphasizing continuous delivery of business value
• Coach internal and client teams on product best practices and product-led thinking
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to shape, prioritize, and execute initiatives
• Research emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in product strategy, AI, and CPG innovation, and share learnings through thought leadership
• Contribute to new business development efforts by preparing and delivering responses to client briefs and RFPs
• Partner with internal teams to craft compelling narratives and solutions for both existing and prospective clients
• Author blog posts and support content development related to product management, AI, and CPG innovation
• Stay actively engaged in the evolving AI landscape through both formal learning and real-world application - supported by CI&T’s commitment to professional growth

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous paid vacation days
• Unlimited sick time
• 100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one
• Annual profit-sharing distribution
• Retirement match
• Paid parental leave
• Dedicated career advisor