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About the Role
The Director of Product Development is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of the software product roadmap. Sitting within the Technology organization, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and product owners to transform strategic requirements into high-quality, scalable software. Your success is measured by the predictability, quality, and speed of the development organization.
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with the company’s technology strategy and long‑term growth objectives.
- Identify emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, integrations, automation, etc.) that can create competitive advantages or unlock new product opportunities.
- Evaluate and prioritize product initiatives based on customer needs, feasibility, scalability, and ROI.
- Lead and mentor a multi‑disciplinary product organization (product managers, UX designers, data analysts).
- Build a strong product culture centered on data‑driven decision making.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing product talent.
- Own delivery across the entire product lifecycle—discovery, user research, prototyping, backlog management, agile development, launch, and iteration.
- Work with Engineers to define technical requirements, architectural constraints, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure product design meets usability, security, compliance, and scalability standards consistent with modern tech environments.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and continuous customer feedback loops to validate concepts and refine product direction.
- Monitor industry trends, and customer behavior across digital platforms.
- Translate insights into clear product requirements, user stories, and roadmap decisions.
- Collaborate with Engineers to ensure timely, high-quality product releases using agile frameworks.
- Work with UX to deliver intuitive, elegant digital experiences.
- Partner with Data teams to define analytics, instrumentation, and KPIs that measure product success.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success on positioning, pricing, training, and launch readiness.
- Lead planning and execution of feature and product launches, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Drive product messaging, release documentation, and go‑to‑market enablement.
- Monitor early adoption metrics and guide rapid iteration to optimize the customer experience.
- Track and report product performance using KPIs such as activation, retention, engagement, NPS, ARR/MRR contribution, and operational efficiency.
- Continuously refine the product portfolio, including sunsetting or redefining underperforming features.
- Provide executive insights and recommendations to influence strategy and investment decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of product management experience within a technology company, with 5+ years leading product teams.
- Proven success in launching and scaling software products (SaaS, cloud platforms, mobile apps, enterprise tech, etc.).
- Strong understanding of modern tech stacks, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and agile development practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with AI/ML‑driven products, cloud-native technologies, or large-scale distributed systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering workflows.
- Strong data literacy (SQL familiarity, experimentation frameworks, metrics design).
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with strategic business thinking.
- Experience managing global products or multi-tenant architecture.
- Pre-employment screening required, including reference checks, drug screening (excluding marijuana), employment verification, and criminal background check.
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Innovation
- AI/ML
- Cloud Computing
- Integrations
- Automation
- ROI Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Product Culture Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Talent Recruitment
- Talent Development
- Talent Retention
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Agile Development
- User Research
- Usability Testing
- Customer Feedback Loops
- Industry Trend Monitoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- UX Design Collaboration
- Data Analytics
- KPI Definition
- Product Launch Management
- Go-To-Market Strategy
- Performance Management
- Portfolio Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- SQL
- DevOps
- CI/CD
Location
- Denver, CO
- Chicago, IL
Work Type
- In-office 5 days a week
Experience Level
- 10+ years of product management experience
- 5+ years leading product teams
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $175,000 - $205,000 yearly
- Plus annual bonus
Benefits
- 25% Discounted Rent at AIR communities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- HSA with company sponsored contributions
- FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
- Short and long-term disability paid by the company
- 401(K) plus company contributions
- Paid Vacation
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet-Insurance
- Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
- Consumer discounts
- 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
About the Company
- AIR Communities is a Multifamily Real Estate Operator headquartered in Denver, CO.
- We are one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality properties in most major markets.
- At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance.
- These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success.
- When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.
- AIR is preparing for growth in 2026!
Equal Opportunity
- AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
- AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.