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Director of Product

Directors of Product lead product strategy across multiple products or a significant product line, managing product managers and defining roadmaps.

$185,000
Median Salary
100,000
Total Employed
2
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Safer than 100% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 79/100

Strong pivot potential — many safe, transferable career paths available.

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand

Listing Trends

1 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
8.5K listings
Adzuna (8.5K)
🇩🇪 Germany
37 listings
Adzuna (37)
🇫🇷 France
24 listings
Adzuna (24)
🇪🇸 Spain
25 listings
Adzuna (25)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
530 listings
Adzuna (530)
Sources: Adzuna
Updated Feb 27, 2026

Career Outlook

Why this is a strong career choice

Job Outlook
Growing +20%
AI Resistance Score
8/10 High
Market Demand
Competitive

Why This Career Is AI-Resistant

Strategic vision requires human judgment

People management is fundamentally human

Cross-functional influence needs relationships

Market intuition and creativity

Strong choice for career changers

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

VP of Product

8%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap 90%
Time to Transition 3-5 years

Skills to Learn

Executive LeadershipPortfolio StrategyBoard Communication

Founder

5%
Salary Change Variable
Skill Overlap 75%
Time to Transition When ready

Skills to Learn

EntrepreneurshipFundraisingAll Business Functions

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