Principal – TruIQ Product and AI Strategy

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

13d•$168,750 - $281,250•Hybrid

About The Position

TransUnion is hiring a Principal – TruIQ Product and AI Strategy to shape long-term product and business strategy for its TruIQ Analytics Enablement Solutions, a suite of SaaS/PaaS offerings combining data, analytics, decisioning and emerging AI technologies. This is a strategy and planning role, not a traditional product management position. The role connects individual products, markets and capabilities into a unified global strategy and actionable multi-year roadmap as TruIQ grows internationally. The Principal 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. This hybrid role requires regular work both virtually and in person at an assigned TransUnion office for a minimum of two days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, management consulting, product management, SaaS/PaaS, analytics or related fields, with demonstrated experience at a senior strategic level.
Demonstrated experience developing multi-year business or product strategies and translating strategic objectives into priorities, roadmaps and execution plans for complex technology, data, analytics or software businesses.
Experience within a product organization and a strong understanding of 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 compelling recommendations and creating a consistent strategic narrative for senior executive audiences.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including experience developing revenue forecasts, investment cases, business cases, scenario analyses and strategic recommendations.
Working knowledge of modern SaaS/PaaS product and technology environments and how product, engineering, data and technology teams collaborate to develop and scale solutions.
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 effectively 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, particularly 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 into a cohesive global direction.
Lead strategic planning for international expansion by evaluating markets, sequencing opportunities and identifying the capabilities, investments and actions needed to enter new markets.
Shape TruIQ’s AI product strategy, identifying opportunities to use emerging AI capabilities across data, analytics, modeling, insights and decisioning workflows based on customer value, differentiation, feasibility and business impact.
Partner with Product, Global Technology, Engineering, AI Engineering, Data Science and international teams to connect product strategies and roadmaps to 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 matrixed global organization by influencing senior stakeholders and building shared understanding of TruIQ’s strategy and execution roadmap.
Partner with TruIQ leaders to identify portfolio expansion opportunities and establish the structure and strategic discipline needed to support continued global growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage with day-one eligibility, plus supplemental plan options.
HSA and FSA accounts, including a Dependent Care FSA with possibility of an employer match.
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, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support and 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.
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.
Eligible regular full-time non-sales positions may participate in the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.