Product Strategy Lead

Max Corporate Group•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Remote

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is supporting a leading technology organization in the search for a Product Strategy Lead - GRC & RMIS to lead product strategy and execution across a portfolio of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Risk Management Information System (RMIS) solutions. This is a senior-level, player/coach position for a product professional with deep expertise in GRC and/or RMIS, strong strategic product thinking, and the ability to translate market dynamics, customer needs, competitive intelligence, and technology trends into a cohesive product vision and prioritized roadmap. The role will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, Marketing, and business stakeholders, while helping establish effective and responsible uses of AI throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Requirements

8+ years of experience within the RMIS and/or GRC space.
Experience in a product, product-adjacent, or product-informed role such as Product Manager, Product Owner, Services Product Manager, Product Marketing, implementation leadership, or a comparable position.
Demonstrated strategic understanding of competitive positioning, market dynamics, buyer needs, and technology trends within RMIS and/or GRC.
Proven track record of taking a product vision through execution.
Ability to translate domain expertise into clear product strategy and prioritized roadmaps.
Ability to communicate compelling product value propositions to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and technologies.
Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced technology environment.
Bachelor's Degree in technology, business, liberal arts, science, engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience owning, implementing, or supporting GRC or RMIS products.
Experience managing or mentoring Product Managers and/or Product Analysts.
Experience using AI-enabled tools within Product Management or the SDLC.
Interest in applying AI to product discovery, research, prototyping, documentation, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support Product Managers and Product Analysts across a portfolio of GRC and RMIS products or modules.
Define and execute product strategy aligned with commercial objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.
Translate competitive insights and business strategy into clear product vision and roadmap priorities.
Own and oversee prioritized roadmaps across multiple products or modules.
Develop deep knowledge of the GRC and RMIS competitive landscape, including competitors, adjacent solutions, buyer needs, pricing strategies, and market trends.
Engage directly with customers to understand pain points, business challenges, and opportunities for product improvement.
Use product KPIs, business metrics, experimentation, and customer insights to validate roadmap priorities and measure outcomes.
Research emerging AI, data, technology, and market trends to influence product strategy and differentiation.
Promote responsible use of AI throughout research, discovery, delivery, and post-release evaluation.
Use AI-assisted approaches for research synthesis, trend analysis, product documentation, prototyping, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.
Ensure AI-enabled processes maintain appropriate standards of accuracy, security, privacy, and human judgment.
Partner with Engineering and technical teams to maintain alignment with Software Development Lifecycle processes.
Collaborate with Design, Architecture, Marketing, business representatives, and other Product leaders.
Support successful launches and rollout of new functionality and product solutions.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and continuously improving product organization.