Director of Product Management | Bankrate

Red Ventures·Remote(Anywhere in the World)·Work From Anywhere
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The demand for product management leaders in the digital lending space has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As the remote job market continues to grow, companies like Red Ventures are looking for skilled professionals to drive their product visions forward. With the mortgage industry expected to see significant refinance traffic surges in 2026, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of home lending. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in mortgage pricing, rate logic, and advertiser dynamics, as well as their ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive business growth.

Job Description

About the Role

The Director of Product Management will play a key role in shaping the future of Bankrate's Home Lending transformation. As a lead product director, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and outcomes for Bankrate's Supply platform ecosystem, with a primary focus on Loantek, the pricing and product engine that underpins the home lending marketplace. You will lead a cross-functional squad and manage a team of product managers and a pricing analyst, setting a 12-24 month product vision to modernize and scale the platform in preparation for future growth and anticipated refinance traffic surges.

The role combines end-to-end product strategy ownership with people leadership, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for determining the best path forward to invest in the platform and innovate to support greater personalization and prequalification capabilities.

What You Will Do

  • Own and define the end-to-end product strategy for Loantek, BAP, and RMS, with Loantek as the primary focus area
  • Develop a clear, multi-year product vision for modernizing the pricing engine and supporting systems to handle increased scale, complexity, and volume
  • Deeply understand the current state of Loantek's pricing logic, integrations, constraints, and operational realities, and articulate a cohesive modernization roadmap
  • Frame strategic tradeoffs explicitly and guide investment decisions using customer needs, advertiser outcomes, platform health, and business impact
  • Ensure pricing, data, and advertiser workflows are scalable, reliable, and aligned with long-term business needs
  • Lead a cross-functional squad, setting direction while empowering product managers to own discovery, delivery details, and sprint execution
  • Partner with Engineering and Design leads to ensure strong execution health, technical quality, and appropriate sequencing of foundational vs. feature work
  • Establish clear operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and success metrics that enable consistent delivery and learning
  • Manage and coach direct reports, acting as a people builder who grows product management craft, judgment, and autonomy

What We Are Looking For

  • Ownership of a home lending pricing engine or PPE, ideally in mortgage or refinance contexts
  • Deep knowledge of mortgage pricing, rate logic, eligibility constraints, margins, and advertiser dynamics
  • Experience with cross-functional leadership and people management
  • Strong understanding of product strategy, vision, and roadmap development
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with data analysis and interpretation, with a focus on driving business outcomes
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges

Nice to Have

  • Experience with agile development methodologies and lean product development principles
  • Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and platform architecture
  • Experience with machine learning and data science applications in product development
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the mortgage industry

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching and retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Remote work stipend and home office setup support
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your expertise in mortgage pricing, rate logic, and advertiser dynamics, with specific examples from your experience.
  • Highlight your ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive business growth, with a focus on product vision and strategy development.
  • Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date, with a strong emphasis on product management and leadership experience.
  • Research Red Ventures and Bankrate's Home Lending transformation, and be prepared to discuss your thoughts on the industry and the company's role in it.
  • Practice your problem-solving skills, with a focus on navigating complex technical and business challenges.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis and interpretation, and how you've used data to drive business outcomes in the past.

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