Sr. Director of Product Management

Core Digital Media brands empower people to improve their financial lives every day. We are one of the largest advertisers on the internet and tens of millions of people come to our sites each month. We have helped many of them save thousands of dollars off of a variety of recurring expenses such as their mortgage, insurance premiums, credit card fees, etc. Our websites include LowerMyBills.com and QuickenLoans.com, and they provide our consumers with valuable content, tools, service providers and solutions as they navigate some of life’s biggest financial decisions.

Core Digital Media is a proud member of the Rocket Companies family [“RKT” on NYSE] and works in close partnership with its sister companies Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans and Rocket Money. These companies are all market leaders in their industries and are obsessed with helping their clients achieve the dream of homeownership and financial freedom.

Core Digital Media is committed to building and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, where all are welcomed and have the opportunity to flourish in their careers.

Core Digital Media (“CDM”) is on a mission to help people make smarter financial decisions for every stage of life. We are looking for a rockstar Sr. Director of Product Management for our portfolio of FinTech products and destinations including Quicken Loans. Reporting to the SVP of Product, you’ll help define our product vision, strategy, and roadmap, while leading and mentoring a team of Product Managers to deliver impactful outcomes through intuitive, innovative, and engaging products for consumers. The ideal candidate is passionate about bringing AI/ML-powered digital products to life to solve complex customer problems and create the best possible experiences for consumers. You’ll be responsible for the strategic and tactical management of your team, overseeing the successful launch of new products and enhancements that support the commercial goals of the business. You’ll provide direction and guidance for your team’s overall growth and output, as well as be a trusted partner to our Product Design, UX Research, Engineering, Data Science, and Marketing teams. Responsibilities
Lead, develop, mentor, grow, and inspire a high-performing Product team to drive product strategy, roadmap, and execution
Collaborate with Product Design, UX Research, Engineering, Data Science, and Marketing teams to launch products that achieve product/market fit and ensure successful outcomes for consumers and the business
Drive product innovation including the vision and strategy for AI and ML implementation to improve the utility and user experience of our product portfolio and ecosystem
Be data-inspired and outcome-driven, establishing and achieving desired success metrics and OKRs for adoption, quality, sentiment, engagement, and monetization
Manage product lifecycle from concept to market, including discovery and research, requirements definition, design, development, launch, and go-to-market
Engage consumers and stakeholders directly to gather insights and feedback, ensuring our products meet market needs and exceed expectations
Participate with your Product Management team in cross-functional agile meetings to ensure successful development and launch Qualifications
12+ years of experience overall with 5+ years of proven experience as a Product Management leader, responsible for Product Strategy, Roadmap, Development, and Launch of digital products for large consumer brands
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong understanding of the financial services landscape and regulatory environment
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, develop, mentor, grow, and inspire high-performing Product teams
Experience bringing AI/ML-powered digital products to life to solve complex customer problems and create the best possible experiences for consumers
Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for the FinTech space
Strong communication, storytelling, presentation, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to clearly articulate ideas, vision, strategy, and roadmap
Exceptional collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Design, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing and other cross-functional teams and leaders
Experience working with agile development methodologies Nice-to-Have
MBA or advanced degree in Data Science, AI, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in the consumer FinTech space
Experience working with near-shore and/or off-shore development teams
Entrepreneurial or Intrapreneurial experience leading teams through self-disruption, reimagination, transformation, growth and/or scaling phases $190,000 – $220,000 a year
This role is eligible for an annual bonus as well as medical benefits and 401K plan.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in our Los Angeles office (Playa Vista to be specific). Core Digital Media an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Core Digital Media is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. CDM provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.