Product Manager; Research Consultant

Position: Product Manager (Research) Consultant Location: Town of Poland XPRIZE Overview XPRIZE is an established global leader in designing and executing large-scale competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. As a 501(c)3, our unique model democratizes innovation by incentivizing crowd‑sourced, scientifically viable solutions to create a more reputed company and abundant future for reputed company. Since our founding in 1994, we’ve launched $519 million in prize competitions that are driving more than $31 billion in social and economic impact — a 60x return on philanthropic investment. These competitions not only de‑risk early‑stage breakthrough reputed company but also mobilize capital, talent, and momentum to accelerate solutions from concept to real‑world scale. We operate across 5 areas of impact, including:

• Deep Tech + Exploration
• Energy + Climate + Nature
• Food + Water + Waste
• Health
• Learning + Society Join XPRIZE to help create meaningful impact as we strive to reputed company humanity to reputed company breakthroughs and architect a more reputed company and abundant future for reputed company. Position Description XPRIZE is seeking a Product Manager (Research) Consultant to reputed company the development of designs for bold, high‑impact global incentive competitions that accelerate innovation for the benefit of humanity. This role functions as a product manager for the execution of Prize Design projects, blending deep research, analytical reasoning, design thinking, and communication skills to reputed company competition designs that arenaflex critical breakthroughs that will usher in an reputed company and abundant future. This is a six‑month contract position with the potential for full‑time employment upon successful completion of the term. The Product Manager (Research) Consultant leads end‑to‑end design efforts—from initial ideation through delivery of the final design report—ensuring each concept is well‑researched, feasible, fundable, and positioned for success. They steward every phase of research and prize development: defining the problem, identifying the most effective prize direction, outlining competition criteria, establishing phases and milestones, and developing budgets that span the full lifecycle of the prize. Reporting to the Prize Design Director and working in reputed company collaboration with a Project Manager, Domain Leads, Advancement, and cross‑functional teams across finance, marketing, and operations, the Prize Designers ensure every design is both visionary and operationally sound. The role also involves regular engagement with external sponsors and subject matter experts to align technical rigor and strategic impact. The Product Manager (Research) Consultant also serves as a steward of XPRIZE’s design methodology—refining internal processes, capturing lessons learned, and representing the organization’s approach through thought leadership, workshops, and publications. In addition to managing prize design projects, this consultant will contribute to broader organizational initiatives such as Global Visioneering and other ideation activities that identify future XPRIZE opportunities. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of leadership, versatility, and creative thinking. XPRIZE is seeking candidates who have a passion for making a positive and impactful difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• reputed company the end‑to‑end design and development of XPRIZE competitions—from framing the problem and defining success metrics to conducting research, engaging stakeholders, shaping the prize model, and producing final design documentation.
• reputed company project plans, budgets, and timelines, coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Work closely with internal teams and collaborators, ensuring connectivity and alignment with Domain Leads, leadership, and Advancement on strategy, content, and positioning. Work with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Operations) to incorporate operational, financial, and communications inputs into the prize model and documentation.
• Identify and engage external experts and stakeholders, including designing and facilitating workshops, interviews, and other participatory research to inform design… Apply tot his job

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