Director of Product, Homebuyer & Estimator Experiences

About the Role

The homebuilding industry is undergoing significant changes, with technology playing a crucial role in enhancing the buyer experience and operational efficiency. As a Director of Product at Higharc, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of this industry, leveraging your expertise in product management, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

Higharc has assembled a founding team with an impressive track record of shipping products for renowned companies such as Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. With substantial backing from venture capital firms and strategic investors, Higharc is poised for rapid growth and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Define the vision, strategy, and execution for products that facilitate homebuyers in exploring and configuring their homes.
• Lead the development of Estimate and Showroom products, focusing on creating connected experiences that boost buyer confidence, operational speed, and business outcomes.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of product managers, guiding them to deliver quality product outcomes and grow professionally.
• Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Showroom and Estimate, ensuring alignment with Higharc’s overall business goals.
• Integrate AI throughout the buyer journey, leveraging Higharc’s proprietary models and structured homebuilding data to enhance plan design, homebuyer options, and workflows.
• Drive key metrics across the buyer journey, including conversion, engagement, product adoption, and business impact.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify market needs, validate new opportunities, and bring innovative capabilities to market.
• Mentor and develop product managers to foster a strong and resilient product organization as Higharc expands.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI, recommendation systems, visualization, and residential construction advancements.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of product management experience, with a focus on leading multiple product areas or teams.
• 4+ years of people management experience, including coaching and developing product managers.
• A proven track record of shipping products that drive measurable business outcomes in customer experience, operations, or commerce workflows.
• Experience with product-led growth and a strong understanding of how to leverage data to inform product decisions.
• Pair strong product thinking with strong design judgment, ensuring experiences are effective, scalable, intuitive, cohesive, and of high quality.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Design, Data, and GTM partners.
• Strong product instincts for both user-facing experiences and backend workflow or operational systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align teams around clear goals and trade-offs.
• Comfort working across ambiguity and complexity, especially where multiple personas, systems, or business goals intersect.

Nice to Have

• Experience in consumer products, marketplaces, ecommerce, purchasing, or supplier workflows.
• Experience in construction technology, homebuilding, or related industries.
• Familiarity with GTM strategies and Excel for data analysis and planning.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning principles and their application in product development.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Equity in a fast-growing, VC-backed startup.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, with the option to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.

• Tip: When applying, ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of product management experience, especially in leading cross-functional teams and driving product growth.
• Utilize Excel to analyze data and demonstrate how you would leverage it to inform product decisions and strategies.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with GTM and how you have applied it in previous roles to drive business outcomes.
• Showcase a portfolio that includes examples of product development, team management, and data analysis.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to integrating AI and machine learning into product development to enhance user experiences.
• Research Higharc and the homebuilding industry to understand the company’s mission, values, and current challenges, demonstrating your interest and readiness to contribute to the company’s growth.