Full-Time

Director of Product Management

Posted on 9/27/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$213k - $238kAnnually

Senior

Orange, CA, USA

Job location specified as Santa Ana, California.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of software/technology product management experience. Equivalent experience in strategic marketing, business management, or other related technology functions is acceptable.
  • Successful track record of building and leading high performing product teams with a focus on collaboration & innovation.
  • Successful track record in software/technology product management and delivering features in an iterative and fast-paced environment.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills that bridge the gap between business and engineering teams.
  • Strong technical background or understanding of software development processes, allowing effective communication with engineering teams.
  • Ability to use data to gain product insights, validate risk, and demonstrate those risks and insights in a meaningful way.
Responsibilities
  • Define and drive product strategy/vision with clear, supportable objectives and long-term vision for your area of ownership.
  • Own & communicate the product vision for your area of ownership. Guide the process for creating product roadmaps that balance the flexibility of Agile development with long-term planning needs of the org.
  • Establish product priorities, align strategic objectives and oversee the management & optimization of workflows, meetings and the product feedback process.
  • Craft KPIs & milestones for your team and products.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product leaders, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Own difficult conversations, act calmly, and maintain accountability. Create connections between pods and functional groups to resolve dependencies and project blockers. Actively share knowledge across teams.
  • Invest in the professional growth of your team by identifying development opportunities, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure product delivery and quality goals are achieved & maintained.
  • Ensure that products meet high standards of quality and reliability before they are released to customers. Oversee testing strategies and gather user feedback to drive further improvements.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data and recorded documents, covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their ability to provide comprehensive solutions. The goal of First American is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while protecting the investments of their clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital mortgage solutions boosts First American's revenue.
  • Acquisition of Mother Lode enhances service offerings with 17 new subsidiaries.
  • Growing fintech integration aligns with First American's digital strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and legal standing.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions may disrupt operations.

What makes First American unique

  • First American leads in digital transformation of real estate transactions.
  • The company offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services.
  • First American's acquisition of Mother Lode expands its market footprint.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

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