Senior Product Manager, Data
Envision, develop and deliver cutting edge data services end to end!
Leverage data & technology to create next-level experiences for our customers & brokers!
Work in a flexible hybrid environment with 1-2 days in the office per week
We're REA
REA Group (https://www.rea-group.com/about-us/about-rea-group/) is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
The Senior Product Manager, Data will join the Financial Services (FS) Data Services Team, which is within our Product & Technology team located in our Financial Services business (serving the Mortgage Choice brand).
Our purpose is to offer home finance and other financial services to those using realestate.com.au for their property search. Given the opportunity of the size of that audience, the FS vision is to integrate a consumer’s property search with finance through a world class digital seamless process. This will be achieved by building innovative consumer search and property finance application experiences that integrate the mortgage distribution channels of digital, phone and face to face.
FS is evolving how it leverages data and technology to deliver benefits for customers, we are now looking for an experienced, data obsessed Senior Product Manager to re-imagine our data utilisation for the next stage of growth.
What the role is all about
Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for FS Data Services that aligns with our business goals.
Create and manage a detailed product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on delivering real value through business impact and customer needs.
Lead the execution of our data strategy, vision & roadmap. Lead the team in the development of new services/features end to end including discovery, opportunity assessment, ideation, development, delivery, launch, remediation and support.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Product, Marketing, Distribution, Operations, Legal and Technology, to understand data requirements and ensure alignment.
Oversee the entire data lifecycle, from data collection and ingestion to storage, processing, and analysis, ensuring data quality and integrity.
Work with and mentor our team of data engineers, analysts, and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to ensure our data capabilities remain cutting-edge.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
Working with our Group data Ensure all data practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining the highest levels of data security and privacy.
Who we’re looking for
Someone with really strong experience in product management, with a focus on data pipelines, analytics, data services or related fields. We expect this person will have been in the workforce for around 8 years or more working across these different areas, most likely with at least 5 years of product experience.
Experience in the mortgage or financial services industry is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, ETL tools, data warehousing solutions). Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
Strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A deep understanding of customer needs and a passion for creating data products that drive customer value.
Demonstrated growth mindset with the ability to work productively in a fast paced and agile environment.
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
We offer:
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life
Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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