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Guild Mortgage · 15 hours ago

Manager, Product Development

Guild Mortgage Company has been closing loans and opening doors since 1960, dedicated to serving homeowners and buyers. The Manager of Product Development is responsible for managing the lifecycle of loan products, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and collaborating with various departments to develop innovative products aligned with customer demands.
Consumer LendingLendingMortgageReal Estate

Responsibilities

Maintains familiarity with compliance requirements, sales and operations practices, and secondary market dynamics
Applies project management expertise to oversee all phases of the development process
Manages the delivery and release of new product initiatives while updating existing offerings
Sustains an in-depth working knowledge of company products and operational processes
Prepares detailed project plans, defines scope, gathers business requirements, engages stakeholders, and manages each phase according to the Project Lifecycle Process for projects of varying size
Ensures delivery of assigned projects within established timelines, meeting the critical needs of business units or external customers
Develops innovative products aligned with organizational objectives and customer demands—collaborating closely with sales, marketing, technology, and compliance departments to ensure successful outcomes
Support product development in creating and maintaining pricing and eligibility tools
Retains ownership and accountability for maintaining the project schedule, coordinating efforts with the Project Manager and Director of Product Development
Works collaboratively with the Product Execution Team (PET) to assess cross-departmental programming requirements across multiple platforms
Works closely with internal product team – including guidelines, product training, product marketing teams – to ensure effective sharing of product knowledge
Other projects or tasks as assigned

Qualification

Product DevelopmentMortgage Industry KnowledgeProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceEthicsCollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, required
Minimum five years total experience in mortgage related role(s)
Minimum three years' experience in direct project management experience
Minimum one year supervisory or leadership experience which reflect three years direct project management experience
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of residential mortgage loan products, including agency, non-agency, government and non-QM loans
Understand the complexity of mortgage industry and various departments (Compliance, Operations, Sales, etc.)
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Possesses proven experience in product development spanning the full lifecycle from initial concept through implementation
Exhibits outstanding collaboration and communication abilities to effectively partner with diverse teams
Intermediate math skills required
Intermediate MS Excel analysis skills
Ethical, with a commitment to company values
Moderate to intermittent supervision required, depending on experience
Moderate level of independent judgment and discretion used in decision-making, depending on experience
Escalate more complex issues for advice and resolution
Use sound judgment in executing core job responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, department-metrics-driven environment required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required
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

Familiarity with document retention software; Blitzdoc /ICE preferred
10-key by touch is strongly preferred

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

M
Michael Lau
President & CEO
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Adam O'Daniel
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
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