[Job-28911] CPG Business & Digital Strategist, US

CI&T•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions. With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, weâve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality. Location: preferably living in the Atlanta/GA region. Hybrid is able to travel frequently. Overview We are seeking an experienced business executive with deep expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, along with technology/digital/AI capabilities, to drive strategic product transformation at our CPG clients through innovative, AI-driven solutions. This strategic role serves as a critical bridge between business vision and technology execution, driving the development of new products and features that deliver measurable business value for our global CPG clients, in a foreseeable Agentic-driven world. As a trusted advisor to a major global CPG client, youâll draw on your deep understanding of the CPG sector and its core business processes (supply chain, B2B channels with distributors and retailers, data sharing opportunities, demand forecasting, distribution, routes to market, marketing, etc) to shape compelling product visions and strategic roadmaps. By collaborating with senior client stakeholders to uncover needs and opportunities, youâll define solutions that accelerate business performance and elevate the customer experience. In this leadership position, youâll champion a product-led and AI-driven innovation mindset - both within CI&T and with our clients - focused on delivering business outcomes. By embedding this approach across teams and engagements, youâll deepen strategic relationships and create a strong foundation for collaboration and growth. In doing so, youâll help unlock new business opportunities and foster long-term growth for both our clients and CI&T. Ideally the candidate has worked for large CPG brands, developing in their career a deep understanding of the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

Experienced business executive with deep expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, along with technology/digital/AI capabilities
Deep understanding of the CPG sector and its core business processes (supply chain, B2B channels with distributors and retailers, data sharing opportunities, demand forecasting, distribution, routes to market, marketing, etc)

Nice To Haves

Ideally the candidate has worked for large CPG brands, developing in their career a deep understanding of the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary product strategist embedded within the clientâs organization, engaging directly with senior business and digital (non-IT) stakeholders.
Become a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on the clientâs business, helping shape high-impact strategies rooted in business goals and consumer needs.
Translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable product visions, strategies, and roadmaps.
Advocate for modern approaches in AI, Agentic AI, data, and digital enablement, ensuring solutions are tailored to the unique challenges of the CPG industry.
Lead discovery sessions to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements across products, processes, and customer experiences.
Support change management efforts to align client teams around product-led innovation and digital transformation priorities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships that open doors to future partnership opportunities.
Lead clients in transitioning from project-based to product-led operating models, emphasizing continuous delivery of business value.
Coach internal and client teams on product best practices and product-led thinking.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape, prioritize, and execute initiatives.
Research emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in product strategy, AI, and CPG innovation, and share learnings through thought leadership.
Contribute to new business development efforts by preparing and delivering responses to client briefs and RFPs.
Partner with internal teams to craft compelling narratives and solutions for both existing and prospective clients.
Author blog posts and support content development related to product management, AI, and CPG innovation.
Stay actively engaged in the evolving AI landscape through both formal learning and real-world applicationâsupported by CI&Tâs commitment to professional growth.