Zillow · 3 weeks ago
Director, Public Policy
Zillow is a leading real estate platform that is reimagining how people navigate the housing market. They are seeking a Director of Public Policy to develop and implement policies that align with the organization's mission while engaging with stakeholders to analyze policy impacts and inform business strategies.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective public policy strategies that align with the organization's goals. Monitor policy landscape and propose proactive strategies
Lead conversations with other teams across the business– including (but not limited to) legal, compliance and product – to drive internal alignment to analyze legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder policy proposals, priorities, and dynamics to assess business impact and develop policy recommendations
Translate strategic goals into operational plans. Partner with advocacy and public affairs teams to determine engagement priorities, develop external messaging, and inform internal stakeholders on policy priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field
A minimum of 15 years of experience in public policy and operations, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role
Strong understanding of policy development, operations management, and strategic planning
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.
Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.
Company
Zillow
Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for finding and sharing information about homes, real estate, and mortgages. It is a sub-organization of Zillow Group.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$96.63MKey Investors
Legg MasonPAR Capital ManagementBenchmark,TCV
2016-08-01Post Ipo Equity
2014-04-01Post Ipo Equity
2012-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $4.13M
Leadership Team
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