Lead, Product Management & Innovation

Bain & CompanyGeneral Information Job Title Lead, Product Management & Innovation Job ID 102756 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New York, San Francisco Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance Go back Apply Share this job: LinkedIn X EmailRemotefull timeLead
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General Information Job Title Lead, Product Management & Innovation Job ID 102756 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New York, San Francisco Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance Go backGeneral Information Job Title Lead, Product Management & Innovation Job ID 102756 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New York, San Francisco Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insuranceGeneral InformationGeneral Information

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Job Title Lead, Product Management & Innovation Job ID 102756 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New York, San FranciscoJob Title Lead, Product Management & Innovation Job ID 102756 Work Areas Product Management & Innovation Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New York, San FranciscoJob Title Lead, Product Management & InnovationJob TitleLead, Product Management & InnovationJob ID 102756Job ID102756Work Areas Product Management & InnovationWork AreasProduct Management & InnovationEmployment Type Permanent Full-TimeEmployment TypePermanent Full-TimeLocation(s) New York, San FranciscoLocation(s)New York, San FranciscoDescription & RequirementsDescription & Requirements

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WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insuranceWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. 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We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insuranceWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHVector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses. You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."WHAT YOU’LL DOApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationUse deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research. Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision. Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders. Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsPartner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results. Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business. Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions. Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies. Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionUse your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams. Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs. Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamPlay an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders. Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsContinue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.ABOUT YOUEducation & Years of ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startupsPreferred ExperienceTop Tier consulting experienceProduct Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other productsBackground in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plusExperienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plusTechnical Skills and KnowledgeFamiliarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibilityBasic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAble to explain the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principlesAwareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with ScrumAwareness of Lean Startup methodology Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plusInterpersonal SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teamsWorking Location and TravelThis role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home officeTravel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheckGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHWHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Vector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.

Vector is Bain’s integrated digital and analytics capability, bringing together Enterprise Technology and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) to deliver cutting-edge innovation.

You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.

You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AIS team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user researchers and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMWHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses.

As a Product Management & Innovation Lead, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems—driving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products, and businesses.

You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."

You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment."

WHAT YOU’LL DO

WHAT YOU’LL DOWHAT YOU’LL DO

Apply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric Innovation

Apply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric InnovationApply Human-Centered Design Principles to Drive User-Centric Innovation
  • Use deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research.
Use deep expertise in human-centered design to uncover user needs and pain points through research.
  • Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision.
Align research insights with business and customer goals to shape the product vision.
  • Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders.
Lead and take part in ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to co-create with users and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.
Collaborate on prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation while applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs and alignment.

Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive Results

Support the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive ResultsSupport the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Product that Drive Results
  • Partner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results.
Partner closely with Bain teams and clients to understand business challenges and deliver on business needs and drive results.
  • Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business.
Use your expertise to recommend and drive insights-based solutions that lead to measurable impact for users and the business.
  • Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions.
Lead insight generation across user, technical, and business dimensions. Lead the development of product requirements documents, user stories and help with backlog prioritization by leveraging insight across user, technial and business dimensions.
  • Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies.
Apply product management best practices to manage delivery, optimize roadmaps, and run effective agile ceremonies.
  • Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.
Foster effective alignment and collaboration across stakeholders while managing day-to-day work planning and delivery excellence.

Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and Execution

Contribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and ExecutionContribute to Product Planning, Roadmap Definition, and Execution
  • Use your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams.
Use your product management expertise to guide decision-making and effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs.
Leverage business and user insights to help define, size and prioritize product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs.

Contribute to Building an Inspired Team

Contribute to Building an Inspired TeamContribute to Building an Inspired Team
  • Play an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders.
Play an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative case team culture across AIS, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.
Adapt quickly to client environments, building trust influence through collaboration and consistent engagement.

Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client Teams

Support Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client TeamsSupport Building Capabilities of AIS, Bain and Client Teams
  • Continue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management.
Continue building your skills in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities.
Contribute to internal initiatives and intellectual property in Product Management and Innovation. Capture and share learnings from client work to strengthen institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities.
  • Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.
Maintain a curious and proactive mindset; adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT YOUABOUT YOU

Education & Years of Experience

Education & Years of ExperienceEducation & Years of Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startups
5+ years of experience delivering innovation in consulting, tech, industries or startups

Preferred Experience

Preferred ExperiencePreferred Experience
  • Top Tier consulting experience
  • Product Management experience, including assisting in the development and launch of software, enterprise solutions, services, mobile/web apps or other products
  • Background in architecutre/software dev/data pipelines, a plus
  • Experienced defining requirements & product flow and implmeneting AI/tech solutions, a plus

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Technical Skills and KnowledgeTechnical Skills and Knowledge
  • Familiarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibility
Familiarity with using insights to guide product decisions that consider business value, technical feasibility user needs and business goals, with the ability to assess and lead technical feasibility
  • Basic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions
Basic proficiency in product managing software development, with some exposure to AI solutions
  • Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)
Experience using Gen-AI powered product development tools effectively (i.e Synthetic Users, V0, Loveable, etc.)
  • Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation process
Experience and/or knowledge of design thinking principles and leading or facilitating workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation process
  • Able to explain the technical aspects of the products worked on
Able to explain the technical aspects of the products worked on
  • Ability to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principles
Ability to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a basic understanding of modern design and development principles
  • Awareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with Scrum
Awareness of agile project management methodology, incl. familiarity with Scrum
  • Awareness of Lean Startup methodology
Awareness of Lean Startup methodology
  • Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plus
Experience supporting the architecture and implementation of AI/tech solutions at a smaller scale, a plus
  • Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplines
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environments
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Curiosity, proactivity and critical thinking
Curiosity, proactivity and critical thinking
  • Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams
Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams

Working Location and Travel

Working Location and TravelWorking Location and Travel
  • This role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home office
This role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home office
  • Travel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.
Travel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONU.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
  • In New York and California, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is $197,300.
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus
  • This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
  • 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
  • Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
  • Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
  • Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
  • Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

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You’ll advise on innovation and product strategy, and are expected to independently lead the work, including defining and owning the workplan, fostering cross-collaboration, managing direct and cross-functional reports, engaging with clients, and overseeing answer/product definition and delivery.You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development, while managing senior and multiple stakeholders and preparing and running meetings with senior clients from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environmentWHAT YOU'LL DOLead Human-Centered Design Strategy and Product InnovationLead the integration of human-centered design into product strategy, aligning research with business and customer goals. Translate complex user insights, business needs, and technical feasibility into a clear product vision, roadmap, feature map, and development-ready backlog. Lead ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to align teams around user-centered solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration to support prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation. Drive high-impact, balanced decision-making by applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs, and alignment.Set Strategy and Lead the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and ProductsLead multi-disciplinary teams and clients in tackling business challenges and developing innovative product solutions. Use agile, product/ CX best practices to guide execution and ensure outcomes. Quickly integrate into client environments, building trust and credibility through strategic guidance and strong cross-functional collaboration. Own work planning and execution, ensuring AIS delivers high-quality contributions that align with client goals. Shape actionable, insight-based strategies with measurable impact. Help drive client decisions by identifying and framing key tradeoffs to help teams move forward.Own Product Planning, Roadmaps, and ExecutionLead the development and evolution of product roadmaps, ensuring initiatives align with broader strategic goals. Effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for all stakeholders. Leverage business and user insights to identify and evaluate potential product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs and mitigating risks throughout the product lifecycle. Prioritize effectively across multiple workstreams and build a development-ready backlog with user stories, mockups, architecture, and acceptance criteria.Inspire, Align, and Lead Cross-Functional TeamsCultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture across Bain, clients, and other stakeholders. Ensure alignment across stakeholders through transparency, shared ownership and momentum toward results. Be a visible, influential leader across the AIS team and the broader organization.Build Capabilities and Drive Thought LeadershipMentor others and lead capability-building across AIS, Bain, and client teams, skill development in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset, adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes. Help build institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities, reinforcing AIS’s role as a center of product and innovation excellence.Travel expectation: 40–50% ABOUT YOURequired QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with deep expertise in agile methodologies, design thinking, and software development practicesExpert knowledge in the four lenses (feasibility, viability, desirability, strategy) with the ability to manage any lens as neededExpert in product managing software development, including hands-on experience in AI solutionsExpert in business case building to clearly identify, quantify and frame the potential value of the product/solutionExperience using Gen-AI powered product management and product development tools effectively (i.e., ProductBoard, Jira, Synthetic Users, VoiceOver, Loveable, etc. Foundational knowledge of agentic AI architectures, including common use cases and end-to-end workflows (e.g., orchestration, tool use, and evaluation)Expert in design thinking principles and leading cross-functional teams through workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation processAbility to speak fluently about the technical aspects of the products worked onAbility to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a deep understanding of modern design and development principlesDeep experience in applying agile and scrum methodologies to lead and scale cross-functional teamsExperience in Lean Startup principles to drive experimentation, validate ideas, and inform product strategyStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplinesAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environmentsCuriosity, proactivity and critical thinkingAbility to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams, cross-functional/inter-disciplinary teams including engineers, designers and researchersExperience leading multiple projects independently and growing and developing more junior product managersFluency in English Preferred QualificationsRelevant Master’s degree in business or technology or related fieldCommercial acumen and understanding of business modelsExperience working in startups or other entrepreneurial environmentsTop-tier consulting experience preferredBackground in architecture/software dev/data pipelinesExperience in product managing the architecting and implementing of AI/tech solutions at an enterprise scaleSolid product management experience, with a history of managing ideation to launch of analytics or ML-driven software, solutions, or servicesExperience in product managing the building and deploying ML pipelines into productionVector referral EMEA Go back Apply Share this job: LinkedIn X Emailfull timeSenior
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