Capgemini · 1 week ago
Capgemini Invent - Sr. Product Innovation & Strategy Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $266K/yr
7+ years expCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, and they are seeking a Senior Product Innovation & Strategy Manager to guide clients through the early stages of product development. This role involves leading client engagements, facilitating ideation workshops, and collaborating with various teams to refine product concepts and strategies.
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Responsibilities
Lead client engagements focused on identifying new product and service opportunities across AI and physical technologies
Conduct market research, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to uncover strategic opportunity areas
Lead client interviews to identify business goals, pain points, and unmet user needs
Facilitate ideation workshops to co-create innovative product and service concepts
Develop and downselect product concepts using our desirability-feasibility-sustainability-viability framework
Visualize and communicate ideas using customer journey maps, service blueprints, and value proposition canvases
Develop GTM strategies and monetization models aligned with market and business dynamics
Collaborate with UX, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Sustainability to refine and de-risk concepts
Design and lead early-stage validation sprints, including assumption mapping, customer testing, and feedback loops to shape MVP direction
Work with project managers to create actionable plans for transition into prototyping and product development
Develop roadmaps for future products and features
Provide strategic support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to market
Support new client pitches and proposals and contribute to thought leadership to grow our reputation and brand awareness in this space
Support development of our commercial growth strategies to connect with new clients in need of this capability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Design, or a related field
7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, product management, product marketing, design research, or a related field
Proven experience leading ideation and innovation processes with a track record of identifying successful new opportunities
Excellent facilitation and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from C-suite to technical teams
Demonstrated experience in market research, competitive analysis, and GTM strategy
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategies and product concepts
Proficiency in innovation tools and methodologies, such as design thinking, Lean Startup, and agile frameworks
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strategy, design, and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
A passion for technology and innovation in the AI-powered physical product space
To better understand your thinking and approach, we ask that candidates share a portfolio of past work as part of the interview process
Travel is required per 50-75% dependent on client need
Preferred
Masters degree (MBA, Master's in Design Strategy) is a plus
Experience with sustainable product design is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Company
Capgemini
Capgemini is a software company that provides consulting, technology, and digital transformation services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.72B2025-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $4.72B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Aiman Ezzat
CEO, Capgemini Group
Anirban Bose
CEO of Americas Strategic Business Unit
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