Principal Product Manager (Real Estate)

Cotality • Irvine, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: The hybrid-remote Cotality Data Solutions product team is expanding. The team is looking for a product manager with strong technical expertise and a passion for shaping data products. The Principal Product Manager is responsible for driving customer outcomes in our Data API's. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of API technologies with a strategic mindset for product vision, strategy, customer-centric development, and execution. This role requires the ability to translate complex data into high-performing products that empower clients to make informed decisions. Our organization is built and thrives on co-innovating with clients, gaining feedback, and implementing that feedback into compelling solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required with a master’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of product management/leadership experience preferred and at least 3 years of related real estate industry experience
• Strong technical background with knowledge of: GraphQL, SOAP, REST, Authentication (OAuth 2.0)
• Excellent project management, organization, and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, proactive engagement style
• Strong general business acumen, including contract and negotiation experience
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and group communication skills. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication skills and leadership "presence" to drive integration across all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of Product Management fundamentals including: Vision and Strategy development, Go-to-market, Use cases, Roadmapping & Prioritization
• Proven ability to understand complex business and technical concepts and to be able to make good judgment when faced with trade-offs.
• Demonstrated success of establishing, managing, and maintaining effective working relationships at the senior executive level, internal and external to the organization.
• Negotiation skills to influence strategic partnerships requiring coordination across functional lines or influencing senior leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
• Ability to work independently and maintain tight deadlines.
• Strong results orientation with demonstrated track record of success; display orientation to profitability.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap while being able to provide justification, estimated costs, and ensuring alignment with industry trends and client needs.
• Work with business unit managers and staff to ensure plans are integrated with broader strategies.
• Drive user-focused development, prioritize features and solutions that deliver measurable value and ROI
• Collaborate with leadership to share go-to-market (GTM) strategies
• Establish strategic plans to seek out new market and product opportunities.
• Identify new areas of opportunity by analyzing market trends and competitive gaps, industry workflows, customer requirements.
• Prepare market presentations in support of business plans and strategy.
• Present ROI and financial analysis.
• Lead, participate and present values of products to key industry organizations, conferences and forums.
• Monitor industry trends and assess how they will impact the business.
• Partner with other product organization members to establish long term strategic plans and objectives.
• Lead new product definition and business plans across functions.
• Determine ongoing current market opportunities.
• Guide pricing, distribution, and competitive positioning in collaboration with peers in the sales organization
• Provide leadership in strategic planning for the Product Management Team.
• Monitor the development of business plans, manage lifecycles and product positioning in the marketplace.
• Achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including internal resources, customers, industry associations, and suppliers.

Benefits

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level