Director of Product at Ownwell

At Ownwell, we are on a mission to make property ownership more transparent and equitable. We help homeowners reduce their expenses through our proprietary software, which identifies overpayments and manages the entire process of tax appeals and corrections. With over 40 billion dollars in property taxes overpaid annually, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or expertise, has the tools to manage their real estate with confidence. We are a venture-backed, high-growth company that has seen our customer base expand by over 1000 percent year-over-year, and we are looking for passionate leaders to help us continue this journey.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Product to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an executive-level position where you will report directly to our CEO, Colton Pace. You will be responsible for leading our product and design team, managing our consumer roadmap, and pioneering our expansion into new business models within the Ownwell platform. This role is perfect for a scrappy, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to drive significant growth for our next generation of offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, and mentor a high-performing team of product managers and designers to conceive and launch user-focused products that grow our customer base.
• Drive the product delivery process from discovery through deployment, including writing technical PRDs and managing backlogs to balance new features with technical debt.
• Partner with engineering, design, and business leadership to define our product vision and strategy while using data-driven insights to meet our quarterly and annual goals.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in product management, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing product managers, designers, or engineers.
• Over 5 years of experience in user experience design at a consumer internet company, with a preference for backgrounds in FinTech or PropTech.
• Strong technical proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, and HTML/CSS, alongside the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in regulated industries and designing for mobile consumer applications or subscription services.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent strong track record in product and engineering management.

Location

This position is based in the United States and requires an on-site presence.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees as they grow their careers and manage their personal lives. Our benefits include:

• A learning budget of $1,000 per year to support your individual development needs.
• Competitive health benefits for you and your family.
• Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and a company-wide recharge week at the end of the year.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave.
• Access to the First Round Network and complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal where applicable.