Bain & Company
Senior Director, Product Management - Commercial Excellence
Bain & Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Senior Director, Product Management - Commercial Excellence
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Bain & Company
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list since 2009.
Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in an inclusive 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 You’ll join the Product, Practice and Knowledge (PPK) group as part of the Commercial Excellence Practice. Over the past two decades, Bain has formalized industry and capability areas, internally known as “Practices”, which are integral to how we deliver results to clients. The Senior Director of Product Management is part of the leadership team and leads a cross‑functional team building AI/tech products in collaboration with Vector, the Core Innovation Team, and others.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Your core responsibilities will include:
AI / tech strategy and leadership
Own the outcome‑based roadmap for AI/tech products in the portfolio – grounded in client/user needs, technical constraints, and a future‑back vision
Stay on top of industry and technology trends and the competitor ecosystem, balancing what is possible with what serves the solution vision and maintaining a PoV on build / buy / partner
Role‑model continuous innovation by leading discovery efforts to test hypotheses, validate what is valuable for clients/users, and turn Bain IP and insights into tangible products and client‑facing offerings
Mentor a team of product managers, fostering a high‑performance culture
Define and execute quarterly OKRs, continuously measure and report progress, and decide on the product backlog, positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategy
Delivery and execution
Drive AI/tech innovation throughout the product lifecycle:
Ideate and discover with internal stakeholders, potential clients, and users
Test and learn with Lighthouse clients, leveraging insights to generate IP and data assets
Scale successful innovations to drive consulting revenue and client outcomes
Evolve to stay differentiated and market‑competitive
Measure and collect continuous feedback internally and externally
Deliver cross‑product strategic initiatives, reporting progress and outcomes to senior leadership
Draft business plans for new innovations that demonstrate compelling value proposition and ROI to secure internal funding
Ensure consistency with firm‑wide best practices and policies related to data governance and infrastructure
Lead demos and establish credibility with client CTOs/CDAs
Advisory and collaboration
Collaborate closely with the Global Solution Leader to:
Develop evergreen 3‑year solution strategy and plan, including a supporting technical roadmap
Make build / buy / partner decisions
Deliver offerings that clients value and that differentiate Bain in the market
Drive consulting revenue and growth for the solution
Share and leverage best practices across Bain to avoid siloed problem‑solving
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, technology, or a relevant field
8-10 years of product experience
Deep product intuition paired with a bias for validation and iteration
Experience building products related to the Commercial Excellence Solution
Ability to translate technical concepts, priorities, and trade‑offs for non‑technical audiences
Strong storytelling skills – rally a team, align stakeholders, and inspire users
Experience building with LLMs or other AI tools
Additional skills and experience
Ability to structure and lead complex business research and analysis in a fast‑paced environment, driving pragmatic insights
Experience working with internal and external users to deeply understand, document, analyze, and synthesize user needs into product priorities, roadmap plans, and specifications
Facility with agile product development lifecycle for digital technologies
Proven track record of building successful AI/tech products from ideation to market fit and scaling
Relevant experience or interest in digital solutions to drive business results
Personal passion for learning new technologies, market trends, and how AI will change the Commercial Excellence Solution
Advanced facilitation skills and consensus building among diverse teams
Exceptional communication skills for cross‑functional relationships and project management across multiple teams; proficiency in creating high‑quality presentations
Track record of leading diverse teams with varied skill sets and expertise
Demonstrated problem‑solving and organizational skills; self‑starter, comfortable in a remote or supervisory context
Previous consulting or advisory experience, engaging with clients and delivering value‑added solutions
Personal attributes
Entrepreneurial and at‑cause: prioritizes tasks, rallies colleagues, and embraces a “roll up the sleeves” attitude with continuous improvement focus
A servant leader: motivates and develops team members at all levels to enable their success
Future‑oriented: appetite to advocate for customers, disrupt, and innovate
Collaborative: works through others to drive results, with a broad network of relevant relationships
Fun: passionate yet humble, creating enjoyable interactions with Bainies and clients
U.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.
Annualized compensation ranges (good‑faith, reasonable) by location:
Texas: $188,500 – $230,500
Boston, Los Angeles, Washington DC & Washington State: $206,500 – $252,500
Atlanta: $179,500 – $219,500
Chicago: $197,500 – $241,500
New York City, San Francisco & Silicon Valley CA: $224,500 – $274,500
All other locations: commensurate with geographic market rates and individual qualifications
Annual discretionary performance bonus
Potential eligibility for other discretionary compensation
4.5% 401(k) company contribution (increasing after 3 years, 100% vested on start date)
Bain’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program includes:
100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick time, and paid holidays
Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
Paid life and long‑term disability insurance
Annual fitness reimbursement
Massachusetts Disclosure It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Senior Director, Product Management - Commercial Excellence
role at
Bain & Company
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list since 2009.
Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in an inclusive 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 You’ll join the Product, Practice and Knowledge (PPK) group as part of the Commercial Excellence Practice. Over the past two decades, Bain has formalized industry and capability areas, internally known as “Practices”, which are integral to how we deliver results to clients. The Senior Director of Product Management is part of the leadership team and leads a cross‑functional team building AI/tech products in collaboration with Vector, the Core Innovation Team, and others.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Your core responsibilities will include:
AI / tech strategy and leadership
Own the outcome‑based roadmap for AI/tech products in the portfolio – grounded in client/user needs, technical constraints, and a future‑back vision
Stay on top of industry and technology trends and the competitor ecosystem, balancing what is possible with what serves the solution vision and maintaining a PoV on build / buy / partner
Role‑model continuous innovation by leading discovery efforts to test hypotheses, validate what is valuable for clients/users, and turn Bain IP and insights into tangible products and client‑facing offerings
Mentor a team of product managers, fostering a high‑performance culture
Define and execute quarterly OKRs, continuously measure and report progress, and decide on the product backlog, positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategy
Delivery and execution
Drive AI/tech innovation throughout the product lifecycle:
Ideate and discover with internal stakeholders, potential clients, and users
Test and learn with Lighthouse clients, leveraging insights to generate IP and data assets
Scale successful innovations to drive consulting revenue and client outcomes
Evolve to stay differentiated and market‑competitive
Measure and collect continuous feedback internally and externally
Deliver cross‑product strategic initiatives, reporting progress and outcomes to senior leadership
Draft business plans for new innovations that demonstrate compelling value proposition and ROI to secure internal funding
Ensure consistency with firm‑wide best practices and policies related to data governance and infrastructure
Lead demos and establish credibility with client CTOs/CDAs
Advisory and collaboration
Collaborate closely with the Global Solution Leader to:
Develop evergreen 3‑year solution strategy and plan, including a supporting technical roadmap
Make build / buy / partner decisions
Deliver offerings that clients value and that differentiate Bain in the market
Drive consulting revenue and growth for the solution
Share and leverage best practices across Bain to avoid siloed problem‑solving
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, technology, or a relevant field
8-10 years of product experience
Deep product intuition paired with a bias for validation and iteration
Experience building products related to the Commercial Excellence Solution
Ability to translate technical concepts, priorities, and trade‑offs for non‑technical audiences
Strong storytelling skills – rally a team, align stakeholders, and inspire users
Experience building with LLMs or other AI tools
Additional skills and experience
Ability to structure and lead complex business research and analysis in a fast‑paced environment, driving pragmatic insights
Experience working with internal and external users to deeply understand, document, analyze, and synthesize user needs into product priorities, roadmap plans, and specifications
Facility with agile product development lifecycle for digital technologies
Proven track record of building successful AI/tech products from ideation to market fit and scaling
Relevant experience or interest in digital solutions to drive business results
Personal passion for learning new technologies, market trends, and how AI will change the Commercial Excellence Solution
Advanced facilitation skills and consensus building among diverse teams
Exceptional communication skills for cross‑functional relationships and project management across multiple teams; proficiency in creating high‑quality presentations
Track record of leading diverse teams with varied skill sets and expertise
Demonstrated problem‑solving and organizational skills; self‑starter, comfortable in a remote or supervisory context
Previous consulting or advisory experience, engaging with clients and delivering value‑added solutions
Personal attributes
Entrepreneurial and at‑cause: prioritizes tasks, rallies colleagues, and embraces a “roll up the sleeves” attitude with continuous improvement focus
A servant leader: motivates and develops team members at all levels to enable their success
Future‑oriented: appetite to advocate for customers, disrupt, and innovate
Collaborative: works through others to drive results, with a broad network of relevant relationships
Fun: passionate yet humble, creating enjoyable interactions with Bainies and clients
U.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.
Annualized compensation ranges (good‑faith, reasonable) by location:
Texas: $188,500 – $230,500
Boston, Los Angeles, Washington DC & Washington State: $206,500 – $252,500
Atlanta: $179,500 – $219,500
Chicago: $197,500 – $241,500
New York City, San Francisco & Silicon Valley CA: $224,500 – $274,500
All other locations: commensurate with geographic market rates and individual qualifications
Annual discretionary performance bonus
Potential eligibility for other discretionary compensation
4.5% 401(k) company contribution (increasing after 3 years, 100% vested on start date)
Bain’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program includes:
100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick time, and paid holidays
Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
Paid life and long‑term disability insurance
Annual fitness reimbursement
Massachusetts Disclosure It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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