AIR Communities
Real Estate
DirectorofProductDevelopment
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“Director of Product Development at AIR Communities. Skills: Product strategy, Product roadmap, Agile development, Cross-functional collaboration. Define and communicate product vision. Identify emerging technologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Predictability, quality, and speed of development organization; Achieve competitive advantages; Unlock new product opportunities; Optimize customer experience
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related, 10+ years of product management experience, 5+ years leading product teams, Proven success in launching and scaling software products, Understanding of modern tech stacks, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and agile development practices, Exceptional leadership, communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus, Experience with AI/ML-driven products, Experience with cloud-native technologies, Experience with large-scale distributed systems, Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering workflows, 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
What You'll Do.
Define and communicate product vision
Identify emerging technologies
Evaluate and prioritize product initiatives
Lead and mentor product organization
Build product culture
and retain product talent
Own delivery across product lifecycle
Work with engineers to define technical requirements
Ensure product design meets standards
Conduct user research
Monitor industry trends and customer behavior
Translate insights into product requirements
Collaborate with engineers on product releases
Work with UX to deliver digital experiences
Partner with data teams to define analytics
Coordinate with Marketing
Lead planning and execution of product launches
Drive product messaging and documentation
Monitor early adoption metrics
Track and report product performance
Continuously refine product portfolio
Provide executive insights and recommendations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Work with Engineers; Work with UX; Partner with Data teams; Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Product messaging; Product documentation
Process & Methodology
Agile development, Backlog management, Roadmap decisions
Full Job Description
Who We Are 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! We are adding to several departments in our Denver Headquarters with our anticipated growth. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Where You Will Work Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. This position may also sit in our office located in Chicago, IL. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline. AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support operations. 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. Core Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy & Innovation * 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 c
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