Director, Product Management, Future of Diligence

Bain & Company

Bain & Company

Product

Chicago, IL, USA

Posted on May 2, 2026

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Our team is cross-functional and works in a virtual set-up
across time zones in Europe and North America. As the Director of
Product for Future of Diligence you will be responsible for shaping and
executing the product strategy. Leading a cross-functional team of
product managers and expert delivery, you will be responsible for driving the
product lifecycle while ensuring alignment with Bain business goals, Bain
consulting objectives, and customer needs.

Your expertise in B2B SaaS platforms will be crucial in
defining and prioritizing features, optimizing user experience, and maintaining
a competitive edge in the private equity data market. You will
collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, including Bain consulting
partners and third-party vendors in the DD ecosystem to ensure the product
evolves with the needs of our Bain team and the market.

Your strategic vision, analytical skills, and deep
understanding of the private equity industry and data products will contribute
to the growth and success of the Future of Due Diligence in the dynamic and
evolving private equity landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

  • Define the overall product vision, aligned with the Future of Due Diligence strategy for multiple solutions within Bain.
  • Collaborate with Bain consulting stakeholders to shape the product and enable them to leverage Future of Diligence tooling in consulting engagements
  • Define and iterate the product and adoption strategy, including ongoing management
  • Inspire and coach adjacent teams including development, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals

Product Strategy and
Roadmap

  • Work with the wider product and engineering team to define and negotiate the strategic product roadmap, considering interdependencies and, commercial and client commitments
  • Own the business case and communicate the ROI for new strategic initiatives
  • Develop a product culture that values collaboration, constant learning, innovation, rapid testing, and iteration
  • Analyze other private equity data applications, and broader B2B data platforms to identify opportunities for collaboration, competitive threats, product improvement opportunities, and differentiators
  • Engage industry experts and internal SMEs to brainstorm and test new innovative data enhancements, features, and insights
  • Make prioritization decisions with the product team on the roadmap and product backlog
  • Liaise with third-party development partners on strategic goals, resourcing, and roadmap timelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration
and Customer Focus

  • Build relationships as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Bain consulting partners and senior leaders
  • Stay connected with Bain consulting teams to ensure the product strategy is aligned with client needs and market shifts.
  • Create and lead the product council comprising of various Bain stakeholders and possibly clients as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE

Required

  • Master’s degree or equivalent with a focus on finance, economics or private markets
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Proven, successful track record in B-2-B software product management (ideally within Business Information Services) or , especially in an agile environment
  • Demonstrable product leadership experience
  • Expertise in projects in a product development context, knowledge of project lifecycles
  • Strong abilities in problem definition and problem solving (both on software development challenges and broader commercial challenges)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to discuss technical issues with a non-technical audience
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact with senior stakeholders across Bain
  • Passion for digital and innovation, results focused

Ability to rapidly absorb and interpret new information

Preferred

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
  • Formal product management qualification (eg: Certified Scrum Product Owner, SAFe, Agile)
  • Successful track record within strategy, technology or private equity consulting
  • Experience in managing software vendors or third-party development partners
  • Knowledge of private equity

ABOUT US

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U.S. Compensation
Information

Compensation for
this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k)
plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s
best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in
the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be
included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation
for this role is as follows:

  • In Massachusetts and in Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $191,000 - $230,000. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus
  • This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
  • 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's
comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees
achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most
important to you and your family.

  • Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
  • Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
  • Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
  • Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Annual fitness reimbursements