Product Strategist Director

Automation Anywhere•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Automation Anywhere, we are redefining the future of enterprise automation. As the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), we enable organizations to orchestrate autonomous AI agents that execute complex business processes, accelerate productivity, and unlock entirely new levels of operational efficiency. We are seeking a highly strategic and analytical leader to join our team as Director, Product Strategist. This role operates at an “Office of the CEO” altitude, partnering closely with executive leadership, product teams, and market intelligence leaders to analyze market dynamics, anticipate industry shifts, and shape the strategic positioning of our platform. This individual will serve as a strategic operator and advisor, leveraging analyst relationships, market research, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling to help leadership teams identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and position Automation Anywhere for continued market leadership. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, market intelligence, and executive decision support, and want to shape the future of AI-driven enterprise automation, we invite you to join us in building the next era of Agentic Process Automation at Automation Anywhere.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in business, strategy, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, corporate development, market intelligence, financial planning, consulting, or product management within enterprise software or technology companies
Strong experience analyzing market opportunities and developing strategic plans that influence executive decision-making
Proven ability to interpret industry analyst reports, market research, and competitive intelligence to drive product and business strategy
Experience working closely with C-suite executives and senior leadership, influencing strategic initiatives and cross-functional decision-making
Deep analytical expertise including market modeling, TAM analysis, competitive positioning, and scenario planning
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Experience collaborating with product leadership teams to influence platform roadmap and innovation strategy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex insights into compelling executive presentations

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting analyst relations initiatives, market evaluations, or enterprise deal cycles is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Defining the company’s annual strategy for leveraging the global analyst community, aligning insights from firms such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC to support corporate objectives, product positioning, and market leadership
Conducting deep analysis of the industry landscape, including market trends, competitive dynamics, TAM modeling, and market share forecasting to inform strategic decision-making
Operating as a CEO-level strategic advisor, proactively identifying emerging market opportunities or threats, developing response strategies, and executing initiatives that drive growth
Leading C-suite strategic initiatives across the organization, framing complex business questions, structuring analytical approaches, developing hypotheses, conducting research, and delivering actionable executive recommendations
Partnering closely with product leadership and platform teams to synthesize market intelligence, analyst insights, and customer feedback that influence product roadmap decisions and innovation priorities
Driving cross-functional strategic programs, coordinating teams across product, marketing, sales, and strategy to deliver high-impact outcomes
Managing complex, high-visibility initiatives including industry analyst engagements, RFI/RFP cycles, and market evaluation processes
Translating large volumes of data, research, and analyst feedback into clear executive narratives and strategic insights that inform leadership decisions
Supporting sales enablement and high-stakes deal cycles by leveraging analyst insights and third-party validation to strengthen competitive positioning and accelerate sales velocity
Building competitive intelligence frameworks that identify emerging threats and strategic whitespace opportunities in the evolving automation and AI market