Equity Residential · 2 hours ago
Product Manager, Data Analytics
2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expEquity Residential is dedicated to creating thriving communities, and they are seeking a Product Manager for Data Analytics. This role is responsible for defining, delivering, and enhancing analytics and machine-learning products, collaborating with teams to translate analytical insights into scalable systems and operationalize models into production-grade applications.
Property ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborates with business, analytics, and engineering teams to define the vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap for data and machine learning products
Translates complex pricing, forecasting, and operational needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Leads prioritization across competing business and technical needs, managing backlogs and release plans
Serves as product spokesperson and subject matter expert for analytics capabilities across the enterprise
Works directly with data scientists to understand and refine model outputs, feature relevance, performance metrics, and constraints
Applies strong technical knowledge of machine learning workflows, pipelines, APIs, and model monitoring to guide product direction and evaluate trade-offs
Partners with the Senior Software Engineer – Data & Analytics Products to operationalize models into user-facing applications and enterprise systems
Ensures all ML-driven product features emphasize explainability, compliance, and reliability
Defines and tracks key KPIs (e.g., model accuracy, revenue lift, adoption, system reliability) to measure product performance and business impact
Establishes a structured cadence for reviewing KPIs with cross-functional partners and initiating corrective actions or enhancements
Drives successful delivery of milestones across pilots, MVP releases, and product iterations
Leads retrospectives and drives continuous improvement of analytics workflows, model governance, and product execution processes
Acts as the bridge between data scientists, software engineers, IT, Pricing, and Operations teams
Facilitates workshops, demos, feedback sessions, and cross-functional updates to maintain alignment and transparency
Communicates complex analytical concepts in a clear, business-relevant manner for stakeholders at all levels
Supports change management, training, and adoption for new analytics capabilities across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Economics, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Engineering, with a focus on data, analytics, or platform development
Strong technical working knowledge of machine learning models, data pipelines, model deployment workflows, and APIs—with hands-on experience partnering with data scientists and engineers
Demonstrated ability to integrate ML-driven features into end-to-end production systems and evaluate model performance
Proficiency with SQL, analytics environments, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Proven experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, sprint execution, and iterative product delivery
Experience defining and managing program-level KPIs, establishing review cadences, and leading data-driven decision processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in Revenue Management, pricing optimization, forecasting, yield management, or similar analytical domains (real estate, hospitality, travel, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision care
9 paid holidays
Annual vacation time
Paid sick leave
New parent benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Rent Discounts
Competitive Compensation
Paid Community Service Hours
Leadership Development
Company
Equity Residential
Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT).
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Kristin Hupfer
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Lane
Vice President, Property Management
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