Sr. Director, Product - Insights

Job Description:

Read this part first:

This is a define-and-build role, not a run-what-exists role. Prodege is moving fast and changing fast, and we need a product leader who finds that energizing rather than exhausting.

If you want a mature platform with a settled roadmap and a quiet quarter to execute someone else's plan, this isn't your role, and that's okay. But if you're the kind of leader who walks into ambiguity and sets the direction, who'd rather shape a strategy than inherit one, and who genuinely wants to modernize a complex, operationally rich product rather than just maintain it, keep reading.

Prodege operates one of the most differentiated ecosystems in the insights industry, combining proprietary consumer audiences, owned-and-operated engagement brands, rewards-driven participation, and a scalable research platform. At the center of that ecosystem is Pollfish, our Research Management Platform, which lets clients launch studies, access audiences, manage fieldwork, and generate insights efficiently.

The opportunity:

Research teams are under increasing pressure to move faster, automate manual work, improve data quality, and deliver better insights with fewer resources. As Sr. Director of Product, you'll define where we invest, how we differentiate, and how product strategy translates into measurable business outcomes. You'll turn Prodege's unique assets, proprietary audiences, consumer engagement brands, operational expertise, and data signals, into a stronger competitive advantage.

What you'll own:

• Product strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision for the Research Management Platform

• Commercial outcomes including growth, adoption, retention, and platform value creation

• Prioritization of investments across customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives

• Modernization of platform workflows through automation, AI, and scalable product capabilities

• Product operating discipline: roadmap planning, launch readiness, and outcome measurement

• Development and mentorship of Product Managers

• Executive communication and cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Client Success

What success looks like:

Within your first 6-12 months, you will:

• Establish a clear product strategy and market positioning

• Improve customer adoption and retention through stronger workflows and user experience

• Deliver high-confidence roadmap initiatives tied to measurable business outcomes

• Increase organizational alignment around product priorities and execution

• Advance automation and AI capabilities that create meaningful customer value

• Elevate the effectiveness and impact of the Product organization

Why this role is worth your time:

• Real ownership of a differentiated platform, not a commodity SaaS product, backed by proprietary audiences and assets most competitors can't match

• Commercial accountability and the levers to act on it, you own the strategy and the outcomes, not just the backlog

• Room to modernize, turning operationally complex workflows into scalable, AI-enabled, customer-friendly experiences

• Backed for growth: Prodege closed a major Blackstone investment in Q1 2026, which means real momentum and real investment in the platform you'd be leading

A bit about Prodege:

Prodege is a marketing and consumer insights platform that helps leading brands, marketers, and agencies answer their business questions, acquire customers, grow revenue, and build brand loyalty. We go the extra mile to "Create Rewarding Moments" for our partners, consumers, and team. We operate with startup speed and a startup appetite for change, backed by the resources of a major investment partner.

What we're looking for:

• 12+ years of Product Management experience, including leadership of complex platforms or business-critical product areas

• Experience owning products with clear commercial accountability: revenue, adoption, retention, or operational efficiency goals

• Strong track record defining strategy, making prioritization decisions, and driving execution in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

• Experience leading and developing Product Management teams

• Ability to balance long-term vision with practical delivery and measurable outcomes

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills

Relevant backgrounds:

We're open to leaders from:

• Research technology and insights platforms

• SaaS workflow software

• Marketplace businesses

• Data products

• Martech and adtech platforms

• Other commercially driven platform businesses

Nice to have:

• Experience in market research, survey technology, audience, or panel-based businesses

• Experience scaling self-service platforms with established customers and revenue

• Experience modernizing legacy or operationally complex products into more scalable, customer-friendly experiences

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $250,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, the type and length of knowledge and skills for the position, education, training, etc. Prodege is a multi-state employer, and final compensation within this range could be impacted by work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Prodege Benefits:

Prodege offers a comprehensive benefits package to US Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and basic life insurance. Employees receive flexible PTO, as well as paid sick leave prorated based on hire date. US Employees have eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Prodege, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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