Principal – TruIQ Product and AI Strategy

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

12d•$168,750 - $281,250•Hybrid

About The Position

TransUnion is hiring a Principal to shape the long-term product and business strategy for TruIQ Analytics Enablement Solutions, a growing portfolio of SaaS/PaaS solutions combining data, analytics, decisioning and emerging AI technologies. This is a strategy and planning role, rather than a traditional product management position, focused on connecting individual products, markets and capabilities into a unified global strategy and actionable multi-year roadmap. The role reports to the SVP, Product Management – TruIQ Analytics Enablement and works closely with TruIQ product leaders and teams across the U.S., UK and India. The Principal will develop a 3–5 year strategy and execution plan; guide international expansion; shape AI product strategy; and align product strategies and roadmaps with the broader portfolio. The role also leads executive reporting and strategic storytelling, coordinates planning activities such as revenue outlooks and investment cases, and analyzes performance, customer needs, market trends, competition and technology developments. Success requires influencing senior stakeholders across a highly matrixed global organization and supporting portfolio growth with clear strategic discipline. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work at an assigned TransUnion office at least two days per week, along with virtual work. The U.S. base salary range is $168,750–$281,250 annually. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain roles may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, management consulting, product management, SaaS/PaaS, analytics or related fields, with demonstrated experience operating at a senior strategic level.
Demonstrated experience developing multi-year business or product strategies and translating objectives into priorities, roadmaps and execution plans for complex technology, data, analytics or software businesses.
Experience working within a product organization and understanding product strategy, portfolio management and the product development lifecycle.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed and/or global organization and influencing senior stakeholders across functions, markets and geographies.
Exceptional executive communication, reporting and storytelling skills, including synthesizing complex information, developing recommendations and creating a strategic narrative for senior executive audiences.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including experience with revenue forecasts, investment cases, business cases, scenario analyses and strategic recommendations.
Working knowledge of modern SaaS/PaaS product and technology environments and collaboration among product, engineering, data and technology teams.
Ability to interpret product, market, financial and technology data and translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
Working understanding of AI-enabled products and analytics sufficient to partner with AI Engineering, Data Science, Technology and Product teams.
Deep engineering or software development expertise is not required.

Nice To Haves

Strategy or management consulting experience, particularly at a top-tier management consulting firm, or experience in the strategy function of a large, complex organization.
Experience with analytics, AI, decisioning, data platforms or cloud-based SaaS/PaaS solutions, including familiarity with generative AI, agentic AI, LLMs, RAG or related emerging technologies.
Experience supporting global businesses or international market expansion, including work across markets, cultures and time zones.
Knowledge of financial services, credit risk, lending, fraud, marketing, analytics or decisioning markets.
Experience influencing product P&L decisions, investment prioritization, portfolio tradeoffs or commercialization strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop and evolve an overarching 3–5 year TruIQ strategy and execution plan that connects product, market, technology, AI and business priorities.
Lead strategic planning for international expansion, evaluating markets, sequencing opportunities and identifying required capabilities, investments and actions.
Shape TruIQ’s AI product strategy by identifying opportunities across data, analytics, modeling, insights and decisioning workflows, considering customer value, differentiation, feasibility and business impact.
Partner with Product, Global Technology, Engineering, AI Engineering, Data Science and international teams to align product strategies and roadmaps with the broader TruIQ portfolio strategy.
Lead monthly and quarterly executive reporting and strategic storytelling for senior leadership, CEO and Board-level discussions.
Own and coordinate strategic planning activities, including growth assumptions, revenue outlooks, investment requirements, business cases and prioritization of strategic initiatives.
Analyze product performance, customer needs, market trends, competitive activity and technology developments to identify growth opportunities, risks and strategic actions.
Drive alignment across a highly matrixed global organization and influence senior stakeholders across functions, markets and geographies.
Partner with TruIQ leaders to identify portfolio expansion opportunities and establish the structure and strategic discipline needed for continued global growth.

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
Spousal, domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage on select plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; optional voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Optional legal plan, pet insurance and travel accident coverage.
Adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage.
Caregiver support, Dependent Care FSA with possibility of an employer match, and complimentary Care@Work membership.
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return.
401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Financial wellness resources and career coaching.
Optional long-term care insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees.
Up to 12 paid holidays per year.
Commuter benefits and employee discounts.
Charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events.
24/7 access to professional therapy, coaching and emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and physical, mental, social and financial wellness resources.
Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.