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CoStar Realty Information, Inc. Director of Product Management in Richmond, Virginia
Director of Product Management
Job Description
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Role Description:
CoStar Group is seeking a Director of Product Management who will be responsible for all aspects of product development. In this role you will lead the development of the product road map and delivery of new product features and enhancements. This includes defining and documenting user stories, writing & reviewing acceptance criteria, development resource management and scheduling. You’ll also be responsible for user testing, working with our Marketing team to develop collateral and other materials for product launch, and execute on thoughtful roll-out strategies. This position is an exciting opportunity for the right person looking to join a great team serving an exciting, evolving industry as part of a leading global organization. If you are ready to make a real impact on our company and customers, then we’d love to talk to you!
This position is located in Richmond, VA and offers the following hybrid schedule options:
4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Responsibilities:
Shape & manage the product roadmap
Drive product releases in a fast-paced Agile software development environment. This includes writing user stories (requirements), prioritizing releases, maintaining a product roadmap and backlog, and creating release notes.
Work closely with senior executives, UI design, engineering, QA, marketing and sales to strategize, plan, and build products and plans that meet aggressive expectations on usage and revenue.
Understand and analyze customer needs and communicate those needs to other team members to build key use cases.
Organize user testing, collect feedback and organize into actionable development priorities.
Plan & execute product / feature deployments to our large subscriber base.
Use customer data & usage analytics to inform product opportunities and evaluate results
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
A track record of commitment to prior employers and success in roles
10+ years of Product Management experience or an equivalent role with domain subject matter expertise
Commercial Real Estate experience with experience in at least one of the following:Appraisal; valuation; acquisition/dispositions; investment; corporate real estate; or leasing
Experience creating wireframes to visually convey and inspire product ideas
Experience defining and detailing product requirements and launching products/functionality enhancements to meet customer needs
Managed sprint schedules and resources in an agile-scrum development environment a strong plus
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience shaping & executing product or data strategy for an online information product, real estate products or similar site presenting business information, reporting and analytics.
Working knowledge of Google Analytics (or similar web analytics platform) and solid analytical skills
Experience managing development of digital content products for both web and mobile, including native iOS & Android apps
What’s in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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