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Director, Product Innovation

New York, NY · On-site

$254K - $266K/yr

We are seeking a Director, Product Innovation to join our team and help us achieve that mission. In this role, you will join the App & Web group to focus on bleeding-edge digital innovation with our ...

Director, New Business & Product Innovation

$238K - $249K/yr

As Director, New Business & Product Innovation, you will lead EPIC teams building new businesses, products, and capabilities from concept through incubation, market launch, post-launch growth, and ...

OR · On-site

$232K - $243K/yr

As Director, New Business & Product Innovation, you will lead EPIC teams building new businesses, products, and capabilities from concept through incubation, market launch, postlaunch growth, and ...

You'll report to the Sr. Director Product, Innovation and work as part of a small, senior Innovation team with direct access to company leadership. What You'll Do: * Own the product roadmap for AI ...

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You'll report to the Sr. Director Product, Innovation and work as part of a small, senior Innovation team with direct access to company leadership. What You'll Do: * Own the product roadmap for AI ...

OR · On-site

You'll report to the Sr. Director Product, Innovation and work as part of a small, senior Innovation team with direct access to company leadership. What You'll Do: * Own the product roadmap for AI ...

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How much do director product innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director product innovation in the United States is $230,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $233,000.00 and $244,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Product Innovation vs Product Manager?

AspectDirector Product InnovationProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees product innovation strategies, leads cross-functional teams, and drives new product development at a strategic level.Manages product lifecycle, defines product requirements, and coordinates with teams to deliver specific products or features.
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Business, Engineering, or related fields; experience in innovation and leadership roles.Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related fields; experience in product development and management.
Work EnvironmentStrategic, collaborative, often in corporate or R&D settings.Operational, cross-functional teams, often in tech or consumer goods industries.

The main difference is that the Director of Product Innovation focuses on developing and leading innovative strategies and new product initiatives, while the Product Manager handles the day-to-day management of existing products. Both roles require strong industry knowledge and collaboration skills, but the Director role is more strategic and visionary.

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Infographic showing various Director Product Innovation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $230,997 per year, or $111.1 per hour.

Director, Product Innovation

MLB (Job Board Only)

New York, NY • On-site

$254K - $266K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Major League Baseball is committed to creating the best fan experience in professional sports. We strive to harness the awesome storytelling power of baseball to help people enjoy the National Pastime in a way that matters to today's fans. We are seeking a Director, Product Innovation to join our team and help us achieve that mission.

In this role, you will join the App & Web group to focus on bleeding-edge digital innovation with our partners in design, engineering, content and business to serve our fans. Our team's portfolio includes products like the MLB App, MLB.com, 30 team websites, MiLB.com, MiLB's Mobile App and more.

Our ideal Director knows how to be self-led, but work in a larger organization to deliver success.

Responsibilities
  • Work directly with fans and different stakeholders to understand their needs and how we can solve for them
  • Balance between product ideation and execution, with a "fail fast" mentality and flexibility as we pursue innovative experiences for our users
  • Demonstrate excellent analytical skills to drive product experimentation
  • Lead by example in creating a work environment where we lift each other up and push each other towards our collective success
  • Balance between product ideation and execution, with a "fail fast" mentality and flexibility as we pursue innovative experiences for our users
  • Keep a pulse on the sports, media, and entertainment best practices and trends, to create best-in-class products
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a product owner supporting one or more consumer-facing products
  • A strong portfolio of shipped products that show a data-inspired strategy and analytics influenced decision making
  • Experience in using data to create great customer experiences
  • Have experience working with a major sports league or sports media
  • An appreciation for baseball and a firm comprehension of its history, rules, and culture
  • An eye for visual design, and basic Photoshop skills
  • A rich understanding of software engineering ecosystems and related technologies such as REST API's, Push Notification Services, oAuth, JSON
  • Compelling communicator and storyteller skills with strong written, verbal and presentation skills

This is a unique opportunity to make a first-class impact on deepening the relationship between MLB and its 70M+ fans in a digital environment in a growing industry.