NerdWallet

Finance and Accounting

Director,ProductManagement(Data)

$200–366k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Director, Product Management (Data) at NerdWallet. Skills: product management, data products, data platform capabilities, data strategy, ML/AI platforms. leads the vision, strategy, and execution for the company’s data products and platform capabilities. drives how data is collected, transformed, governed, activated, and leveraged across the organization to power exceptional fintech experiences”

What You'll Achieve.

power exceptional fintech experiences; build a scalable, trusted, and innovative data ecosystem; ensures that the company’s data foundation enables personalization, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term competitive advantage; supporting financial empowerment for consumers and measurable impact for the business; roadmaps are aligned to company priorities and executed with excellence; define data metrics, KPIs, and success outcomes for both platform and user-facing features

Industry & Context.

Finance and Accounting
Problems you'll solve

data-driven decision-making; experimentation; product analytics

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years in product management, at least 5 years leading product teams, 3+ years managing data-focused or platform product areas, Proven success owning large-scale data platforms, data infrastructure, or ML/AI product roadmaps in fintech or technology organizations, Deep understanding of data architecture, governance, pipelines, analytics workflows, and cloud-based data ecosystems, track record building and scaling teams, defining org structures, and mentoring senior PMs, Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including experience influencing at the executive level, Demonstrated ability to set vision while driving clarity and execution across complex, cross-functional programs, Expertise in data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and product analytics, Solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to fintech data (e. g. , privacy laws, security standards, data residency)

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in computer science, data science, business, or related field, Experience building or integrating ML-driven consumer products, Familiarity with financial data ecosystems, APIs, partner integrations, and identity verification systems, Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar portfolios and vendor relationships, Demonstrated success leading data modernization or cloud migration initiatives, Experience developing org-wide data strategies or governance frameworks at scale, background in customer-centric design, experimentation platforms, and personalization engines

What You'll Do.

and execution for the company’s data products and platform capabilities

drives how data is collected

and leveraged across the organization to power exceptional fintech experiences

oversees multiple product teams

and innovative data ecosystem

ensures that the company’s data foundation enables personalization

operational excellence

regulatory compliance

and long-term competitive advantage

defines the strategic direction for all data products—including data infrastructure

machine learning enablement

and data-driven consumer experiences

builds and leads high-performing product teams

ensures that roadmaps are aligned to company priorities and executed with excellence

champions data quality

and responsible use across the organization

fosters a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement

Set the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s data platform and data products

ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs

and develop multiple product teams within the data domain

fostering collaboration

Build and scale data capabilities—including data pipelines

governance frameworks

and ML/AI platforms—that power fintech products and internal operations

and security requirements into scalable data solutions that meet fintech industry standards

Champion responsible data practices

and ethical usage across the organization

Partner with cross-functional teams to define data metrics

and success outcomes for both platform and user-facing features

Communicate product direction

and key decisions to leadership

and company-wide forums

Drive innovation and experimentation by encouraging rapid iteration

and model-driven product design

Evaluate emerging technologies

and industry trends to guide long-term data strategy and investments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner closely with engineering, analytics, design, and business stakeholders; Collaborate with engineering, analytics, design, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to drive data-led initiatives across the company; Partner with cross-functional teams to define data metrics, KPIs, and success outcomes for both platform and user-facing features; Communicate product direction, roadmap progress, and key decisions to leadership, stakeholders, and company-wide forums

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication; stakeholder management skills; experience influencing at the executive level; Communicate product direction, roadmap progress, and key decisions to leadership, stakeholders, and company-wide forums

Process & Methodology

driving clarity and execution across complex, cross-functional programs

Full Job Description

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. The Director, Product Management (Data) leads the vision, strategy, and execution for the company’s data products and platform capabilities. This role drives how data is collected, transformed, governed, activated, and leveraged across the organization to power exceptional fintech experiences. They oversee multiple product teams and partner closely with engineering, analytics, design, and business stakeholders to build a scalable, trusted, and innovative data ecosystem. This leader ensures that the company’s data foundation enables personalization, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term competitive advantage—ultimately supporting financial empowerment for consumers and measurable impact for the business. The Director, Product Management (Data) defines the strategic direction for all data products—including data infrastructure, governance, machine learning enablement, and data-driven consumer experiences. They build and lead high-performing product teams, ensuring that roadmaps are aligned to company priorities and executed with excellence. This role is responsible for championing data quality, accessibility, and responsible use across the organization while fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. This role reports to the VP, Data & Analytics. WHERE YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT: - Set the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s data platform and data products, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs. - Lead, mentor, and de

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