Head of Product, Ownwell
4-5 days a week in office
Online property tax appeals
Open for applications
Online property tax appeals
21-100 employees
Open for applications
4-5 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make the costs of real estate ownership more clear and equitable.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in product, with a proven track record of building and scaling complex omnichannel solutions
- 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably at a startup or high-growth company
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to stakeholders across the organization
- Consumer Technology Software Experience, preferably FinTech and/or PropTech
- Leans in with the Engineering team for strong partnerships
- Balances out the need for long term strategy planning and tactical delivery
- Strong technical proficiency and an ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred, but candidates with relevant experience and a strong track record in engineering management will also be considered
What the job involves
- This is an exciting role that will sit on the leadership team of Ownwell, reporting to the CEO, Colton Pace, and own the product mandate of our entire platform
- Ownwell is in a growth phase and is looking for a seasoned and skilled leader to solve for consumer experience in the property real estate space. You will be responsible for the roadmap that runs in a cycle of strategy, planning, and execution. You will develop a product strategy around technical capability, customer insights, market analysis, competitive analysis, and policy regulations
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for accelerating growth for current and future next-generation products and will need to exude unrelenting passion for our customer experience with strong financial acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit and skillset
- Work with stakeholders to develop a cohesive product strategy that enables audience and revenue growth and unlocks value for our consumers
- Push an innovation agenda and engage the wider organization to embrace a growth mindset
- Execute and improve upon our product delivery process from discovery to planning to deployment
- Make data driven decisions using existing analytics data, as well as defining new data points that will enable future enhancements
- Use exceptional communication strategies to create alignment and transparency both within product development teams and with stakeholder teams through the organization
- Drive product launches and go-to-market communications to customers and partners
- Foster a team culture of learning and experimentation and iteration
- Recruit and retain high-talent product managers and leaders as well as create career growth opportunities for existing team members
- Communicate clearly and directly with employees about performance expectations, productivity, and accountability
- Attract, develop and retain top talent, for Product and Design, and in support of other functions as needed
- Coordinate across the organization by proactively providing visibility into the teams' work, including celebrating successes, learning from failures, and managing expectations
- As a member of the leadership team drive cross functional programs and initiatives throughout Ownwell to build a shared culture
- Executive representation of Ownwell with customers, at internal and external events, Board meetings, investors and partners, and at industry events
Our take
The real estate industry has been historically slow to adopt new technologies, however in more recent years many real estate companies have become keen to incorporate new tech into their business operations. This is good news for proptech companies like Ownwell, a platform offering users the services of tax experts to help appeal their property taxes.
Appealing real estate tax has historically been the preserve of those with the time and resources to file informed, well-constructed cases, but Ownwell (previously known as realAppeal) opens up the opportunity to anyone - saving users on average over $1000. The company sets itself apart from the competition with its platform's ease of use, taking under 5 minutes to sign up and register for the property value assessment, and boasting no upfront costs.
Overall, Ownwell has saved its users millions of dollars. The company has a presence in several states and has raised good levels of funding that are cited to accelerate hiring across the business and further its position at the head of the tech-enabled tax protest space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
93% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Entrepreneurial Culture: Own your career; we are here to support you on your journey
- Flexible PTO: We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: We care for you and your family’s health, as reflected in our benefits coverage
- Licensing and Renewal: As applicable complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal
- Learning Stipend: Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs
- Support Parental Journey: We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent
Company values
- Customer Obsession: Everything starts and ends with our customers. Ownwellians serve them and work vigorously to earn and keep their trust via effective communication and providing the best possible results
- Take Ownership: Ownwellians act in the best interests of the company, and as such, we proactively look for avenues to improve both ourselves and the company. We recognize that meeting goals and deadlines are vital to our success. As a result - we hustle, are resilient, exhibit grit, and we never say, 'that's not my job'. Additionally, we continuously and constructively challenge the status quo to ensure we are operating at the highest possible levels
- Do the Right Thing: We act with integrity. We expect the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct. We set the bar that high for practical as well as aspirational reasons. Respect for our customers, for the opportunity, and for each other are foundational to our success. If you see something that you think isn't right — Speak up
- Go Far Together: Ownwellians cultivate an environment of highly effective, extraordinary people pursuing ambitious common goals. We foster collaboration, embrace diversity, support sharing, and discourage politics. We hire and develop team members to ensure we have superstars in every position. We win together and continuously strive to help others succeed
- Constructive Communication: Ownwellians embrace a culture of rapid innovation and continuous improvement. We encourage creativity, experimentation, and the exploration of new ideas. By pushing boundaries, taking risks, and challenging the status quo, we drive meaningful change and deliver exceptional value to our customers
Company HQ
Old West Austin, Austin, TX
Articles
Leadership
Colton Pace
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously an Investment Analyst at Vulcan Capital, an Investment Associate at Madrona Venture Labs, and an Investor at Fika Ventures.
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