Senior Director, Product - Transaction Operations AI: Remote Opportunity with Zillow

Join the Future of Home Buying: Senior Director, Product - Transaction Operations AI

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Product - Transaction Operations AI to lead our dynamic team at Zillow, revolutionizing the home buying experience through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. As a remote opportunity, this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving impactful change in the real estate industry.

About Zillow and Our Mission

At Zillow, our mission is to make home a reality for more and more people by empowering customers with an end-to-end digital transaction experience. We connect the vital components of real estate, home financing, and title services, ensuring that our users can navigate their home buying journey with unparalleled confidence and ease. Our teams are dedicated to creating seamless, integrated solutions that simplify complex processes and enhance the overall customer experience.

The Journey to Homeownership

The journey to homeownership can be daunting, but our team's commitment to innovation and operational excellence ensures that we provide not just tools, but holistic experiences. By leveraging advanced technology, including AI, to streamline operations and enhance decision-making, we are reshaping the future of home buying. Our ultimate goal is to create a seamless and efficient transaction process that empowers our customers to make informed decisions at every stage, ultimately buying a home that meets their needs and budget.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Product to lead a dynamic team focused on building a comprehensive digital home buying transaction experience. In this pivotal role, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution necessary to connect various aspects of the home buying process, inclusive of real estate and financing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Product Innovation: Direct the development of an end-to-end digital home buying transaction experience that effectively integrates home buying services including real estate, and home financing.
• Strategic Vision: Define and communicate a clear product strategy that aligns with organizational goals and drives innovation across all teams involved in the transaction process.
• Collaborative Leadership: Build and mentor a strong team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Operational Excellence: Work closely with operations, engineering, and design teams to ensure that technology solutions effectively meet the needs of the business and enhance customer experiences.
• AI Integration: Leverage your expertise in AI to innovate and optimize the home buying transaction process, ensuring that our solutions are both cutting-edge and practical.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization to create alignment and drive the execution of shared objectives.
• Iterative Development: Emphasize building iteratively toward a bold vision, balancing innovative thinking with the pragmatism needed for successful implementation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven Leadership: Significant experience leading and managing teams of principal and director level product managers, including the formation of new product teams.
• Innovative Technologist: A strong background in applying technology, particularly AI, to drive successful, impactful, zero to one innovation, within complex and operationally intensive industries.
• Understanding of Logistics: Proven record of building products and strategies that seamlessly enable and enforce operational processes.
• Business Acumen: Strong business insight with the ability to align product strategies with organizational goals and customer needs.
• People Leadership: A proven ability to build strong teams, mentor talent, and cultivate a motivating environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Real Estate or Financing: Background in real estate or financing is a plus, but not required.
• AI Expertise: Advanced knowledge of AI applications and their integration into operational processes.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages
• Parental leave and family benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off

Work Environment and Culture:

Our remote work environment offers flexibility and work-life balance. We prioritize:

• Innovation and creativity
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Equity and belonging
• Employee growth and development

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and innovative leader with a passion for transforming the home buying experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to:

Conclusion

Join us at Zillow and be part of a team that is revolutionizing the home buying experience. As a Senior Director, Product - Transaction Operations AI, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful change, lead a dynamic team, and shape the future of digital home transactions. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.