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Realtor.com · 5 hours ago

Strategic Director, Programs

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Realtor.com is a leading online real estate platform that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance. The Consumer PMO Strategic Director, Programs will lead and execute the strategic program management vision for the organization, focusing on cross-functional initiatives and strategic AI partnerships.

PropTechReal EstateRental Property

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with Senior Leadership and the Consumer Organization (Product, Tech, Marketing, Business) to develop and provide vision and strategy for the Program Management Office (PMO), specifically for cross functional initiatives, including strategic AI partnerships and initiatives

Drive timely execution of Consumer deliverables, focusing on program milestones and coordinating across Consumer teams/functions and internal stakeholders

Oversee Project Managers within the PMO, tracking and reporting on all Consumer program day-to-day activities and overall program health

Facilitate final strategic decisions on product features to launch for the Consumer organization, aligning with Consumer priorities and strategy

Own cross functional planning for both the Consumer organization and beyond

Direct strategic discussions on prioritizing Consumer initiatives considering Consumer impact and capabilities

Anticipate how every Consumer decision, especially those related to, will be viewed by each of Consumer's stakeholders to maximize the success of Consumer's roll out and operations

Lead cross-functional execution of Consumer programs, including directing go-to-market activities for products, model build and deployment, business case development for initiatives, and legal matters related to, among other activities, with a focus on Consumer engagement

Establish Consumer program objectives and key results (OKRs) for the PMO, and translate these OKRs into priorities for each cross-functional team supporting Consumer and the Consumer Organization, with a clear focus on outcomes

Hold accountability to executive management and the Consumer Organization for Consumer program financial and strategic results

Inspire and problem-solve with all cross-functional Consumer teams and the Consumer Organization to overcome the internal and external challenges

Identify future critical Consumer program challenges before they become problems; anticipate, escalate, and problem-solve these challenges with executive leadership and the Consumer Organization

Lead interaction with internal and external executive leadership teams and Consumer partners, requiring negotiation of sensitive matters, and strong anticipation, persuasion, communication, financial, and strategic skill sets, particularly in a Consumer-facing capacity for initiatives

Qualification

Program ManagementAI PartnershipsStakeholder ManagementML Product DevelopmentPMP CertificationMBAMS Office SkillsGoogle Suite SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional LeadershipAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, ideally in corporate strategy, management consulting, and/or a similar PMO leadership role in a leading technology company, with significant experience in ML product development or program management; real estate experience a plus

Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and storytelling/communication skills, both verbal and written – convey complex information, especially regarding concepts and outcomes, in a concise manner to facilitate decision-making with the Consumer Organization

Proven track record leading complex cross-functional projects and programs within a PMO structure, maintaining an efficient plan, tracking issues, and proactively communicating progress against project milestones; exhibit high attention to detail in project management

Lead and execute quickly and independently in a highly visible and fast-paced Consumer-facing environment, specifically for AI-driven initiatives

Build trust-based relationships with Consumer stakeholders; collaborate effectively across a wide range of Consumer teams and seniority in the organization

Adopt a ‘hands-on' attitude – dive into execution and operational matters, while maintaining focus on the longer-term strategic agenda of the PMO and Consumer Organization

Possess advanced MS Office or Google Suite skills; experience with /ML platforms and tools is a significant plus

Preferred

Masters of Business Administration, PMP certification, or a relevant ML certification preferred

Benefits

A warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture

Intellectual challenges

The development opportunities you need to grow

Company

Realtor.com

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Realtor.com is an online platform that allows users to search for real estate property records, houses, condos and lands. It is a sub-organization of Move.

Founded in 1996

Santa Clara, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.realtor.com/

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