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Guild Mortgage · 13 hours ago

Director, Product Management

Guild Mortgage Company is a mortgage banking firm dedicated to serving homeowners and buyers. The Director of Product Management is a senior leadership role focused on establishing product management standards and aligning product roadmaps across departments to support the organization’s objectives.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a catalyst for change by fostering alignment and commitment to product management principles
Build executive sponsorship and cross-functional buy-in for a product-first approach
Develop and implement standardized frameworks, processes, and best practices for product management across all departments
Collaborate closely with product teams to align product roadmaps with the organization’s strategic objectives and enterprise priorities
Collaborate with executive leadership to define and communicate the enterprise product vision
Drive cross-functional alignment between product teams and corporate strategy
Establish governance mechanisms for roadmap planning and prioritization
Implement tools and processes for product planning, prioritization, and performance tracking
Ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the product portfolio
Monitor adherence to standards and provide guidance to departmental product managers
Design career paths, training programs, and performance metrics for product management roles
Act as a bridge between product teams and senior leadership, facilitating transparency and alignment
Partner with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure cohesive execution
Incorporate market trends, competitive analysis, and customer feedback into enterprise-level product strategy
Serve as a thought leader and mentor for product managers across the organization
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Qualification

Product Management CertificationEnterprise-level product strategyProduct lifecycle managementAgile methodologiesFinancial services backgroundStakeholder managementChange leadershipProduct portfolio managementProduct analyticsOrganizational alignmentCustomer serviceProactive attentionRespectExcellenceCommunicationCollaborationDetail-orientedIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field to the position
Minimum 10 years' experience in product management
Minimum 5 years' supervisory or leadership experience
Product Management Certification
Proven experience in enterprise-level product strategy and governance
Proven success in building or transforming product management organizations in complex, regulated environments
Strong strategic thinking and organizational alignment capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Expertise in product lifecycle management and agile methodologies
Expertise in product management frameworks and product portfolio management
Strong change leadership and organizational transformation experience
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable product roadmaps
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influence skills at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in product analytics, prioritization frameworks, and value delivery metrics
Familiarity with modern technology platforms, digital transformation, and customer experience design
Experience in multi-product or multi-department organizations
Ability to influence at all levels and drive consensus across diverse teams
Passion for building scalable processes and fostering collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications
Commitment to company values
Customer Service - Proactive attention to each person
Integrity - Do and say what's right
Respect - Treat others with dignity
Collaboration - Listen and work together
Learning - Seek knowledge and strive for improvement
Excellence – Deliver the unexpected

Preferred

Master's Degree directly related to the position or equivalent
Background in financial services, mortgage, or technology-driven organizations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
LTD
401(k) with employer match

Company

Guild Mortgage

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Guild Mortgage is a growing mortgage company that offers residential mortgage products as well as local in-house origination and servicing.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-06-18Acquired
2020-10-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Lau
President & CEO
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Adam O'Daniel
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
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