Senior Manager, Product Owner - Expertise Discovery

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHYou’ll join our Technology Solutions Group (TSG), partnering closely with cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, and business stakeholders. In this collaborative environment, you’ll help shape strategic product direction, align priorities across teams, and drive high-impact solutions that support Bain’s evolving business needs.WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAMAs a Senior Manager, Product Owner, you will define and drive the strategic vision for one or more complex products. You’ll lead product planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution while ensuring alignment across business and technical teams. This role combines strategic thinking, operational leadership, and people management to help deliver scalable, business-focused product solutions.WHAT YOU’LL DOCreate and drive a high-level product vision and roadmap aligned with business prioritiesBuild strong relationships and alignment with senior stakeholders across the organizationContinuously evaluate and adjust priorities in response to changing business needsCommunicate product strategy clearly across product owners, engineering teams, and business partnersDefine and track KPIs and success metrics to measure product impactPartner with Product Managers to identify integration opportunities and improve user experience across productsMake strategic tradeoff decisions and remove roadblocks to ensure successful product deliveryDevelop business cases and present recommendations to senior leadershipTranslate complex business requirements into actionable direction for technical teamsEvaluate and manage vendor relationships, including performance oversight and escalation managementLead, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and accountabilityNegotiate effectively across competing priorities while maintaining strong working relationshipsABOUT YOUExperience owning outcomes across complex, multi-team initiatives with measurable business impactDemonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teamsStrong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience setting strategic direction and prioritizing initiatives in fast-paced environmentsDeep understanding of Agile methodologies and product development practicesExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHybrid: This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1 day per week. U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATIONCompensation 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. 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 Boston, MA, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $172,000 - $206,500In Chicago, IL, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $164,500 - $197,500Annual discretionary performance bonusThis role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start dateBain & 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 programsGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidaysFully vested 401(k) company contributionPaid Life and Long-Term Disability insuranceAnnual fitness reimbursements