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Denso

Product Strategy Lead

Southfield, MI · On-site

$162K - $203K/yr

Lead the development and execution of integrated product strategies that connect DENSO's technology portfolio with North American customer and market priorities. Serve as the principal liaison to the ...

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$90 - $105/hr

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Denso

Product Strategy Lead

Southfield, MI · On-site

$162K - $203K/yr

Lead the development and execution of integrated product strategies that connect DENSO's technology portfolio with North American customer and market priorities. Serve as the principal liaison to the ...

ISS Corporate Solutions

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$125K - $155K/yr

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CBRE

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for product strategy lead in the United States is $185,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $152,000.00 and $209,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Product Strategy Lead is a professional responsible for guiding the direction and vision of a company's products. They analyze market trends, customer needs, and business goals to develop and execute strategies that ensure product success. This role collaborates closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and executives to align product development with overall company objectives. Product Strategy Leads often play a key part in identifying new opportunities, setting priorities, and measuring product performance to drive growth.

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To thrive as a Product Strategy Lead, you need expertise in market analysis, product lifecycle management, and strategic planning, usually supported by a background in business, marketing, or related fields. Familiarity with data analytics platforms, product management tools like Jira or Asana, and frameworks such as Agile or Lean is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills help drive alignment and inspire teams. These capabilities are crucial for developing successful product strategies that align with business goals and deliver value in competitive markets.

How does a Product Strategy Lead typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product vision?

A Product Strategy Lead works closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure that the product vision is clearly communicated and aligned across departments. They facilitate regular strategy sessions, gather input from various stakeholders, and help prioritize features and initiatives based on market trends and business goals. Effective collaboration often involves balancing differing perspectives, managing dependencies, and ensuring that everyone is working toward a shared objective. This role is pivotal in translating high-level strategy into actionable plans that teams can execute efficiently.
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Product Strategy Lead

Product Strategy Lead

Denso

Southfield, MI • On-site

$162K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Lead the development and execution of integrated product strategies that connect DENSO's technology portfolio with North American customer and market priorities. Serve as the principal liaison to the NA Product Sales Strategy team, ensuring alignment between regional and global commercialization efforts across Electrification, Thermal, Electronics, Safety, and Software domains. This role acts as a senior individual contributor responsible for guiding cross-functional strategy formulation, identifying high-impact growth opportunities, and enabling data-driven decision-making to expand DENSO's competitive position in advanced mobility markets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Formulate and drive product-strategy frameworks that translate global technology roadmaps into actionable regional commercialization plans.
  • Conduct in-depth market, customer, and competitor analyses to identify new business opportunities and emerging technology trends.
  • Lead cross-functional strategy workshops with Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Corporate Planning to align business direction and resource priorities.
  • Partner with global teams in Japan HQ and the U.S. Innovation Center to ensure integration of regional intelligence into global product-portfolio planning.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on portfolio investments, product positioning, and partnership development.
  • Represent DENSO in strategic customer engagements, trade shows, and industry events to strengthen customer relationships and brand positioning.
  • Establish standardized tools and metrics for tracking market competitiveness, product performance, and strategic outcomes.
  • Support continuous improvement by mentoring peers on market-analysis methods and strategy development best practices.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related analytical or technical field
  • 10+ Years of Related Experience with Progressive growth in product strategy, business development, or sales within OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments
  • Strong strategic-thinking and business-acumen skills with the ability to connect technology trends to commercial outcomes.
  • Advanced analytical capability in market assessment, pricing, and value-based business modeling.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage executive-level stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization without direct authority.
  • Deep understanding of the automotive ecosystem, including electrification, connected-vehicle, and software-defined-vehicle trends.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, BI tools, and visualization software for strategy reporting and forecasting.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, set priorities, and drive progress on complex strategic programs.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Master's degree, MBA or M.S. in Engineering Management / Technology Strategy
  • 12+ Years of Related Experience with direct experience managing multi-domain product portfolios (Electrification, Thermal, Electronics, Software) and advising executive leadership on market and partnership strategies.

Benefits Summary:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
  • 401K with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
  • Bonus Program
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $162,500 - $203,000
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description reflects DENSO North America assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DENSO's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Responsibilities
  • Generate and coordinate product strategies for North American customers, acting as the primary point of contact for the Product Sales Strategy team.
  • Establish DENSO's leadership in high-tech automotive components, subsystems, and systems development.
  • Collaborate with DENSO teams in North America and Japan to achieve strategic market goals.
  • Engage with DENSO Business Units and Route Sales teams across North America, Europe, and Japan.
  • Coordinate commercial and technical activities with Green and PoM Business Units and Route Sales teams.
  • Attend automotive trade shows and events in the USA to build customer relationships.
  • Travel to Europe and Japan for internal conferences, exhibitions, project support, and HQ visits.
  • Regularly report on plans and activities to senior staff in North America and Japan.
  • Identify and prioritize DENSO product opportunities for North American OEMs.
  • Lead and develop DENSO's strategy and commercialization efforts in key areas such as Electrification, Thermal, Electronics, Safety, and Software.

Qualifications
  • 5-10 years of experience in OEM or Tier 1 sales, strategy, or engineering.
  • Proven track record of bringing strategic initiatives to market, with a clear understanding of market needs and company opportunities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for complex material.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with tenacity, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Mentoring mindset with a history of building successful organizations and individuals.
  • Technical expertise in the Automotive market, including experience with technology ecosystems.
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for a master's degree in business or technology.
  • Knowledge of the North American automotive industry.
  • Strong customer relations and lead generation experience for strategy projects.
  • Excellent presentation skills and commercial acumen.

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