Senior Product Manager

Location: US - Remote Department: Product About StarRez StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner. The Role StarRez is seeking a Senior Product Manager (SPM) to lead the strategy, growth, and monetization of College Pads, our two-sided marketplace platform serving Property Management Companies (PMCs) and Higher Education partners. This role owns product vision, marketplace performance, and measurable commercial outcomes in a high-visibility, rapidly evolving environment. The SPM will operate with significant autonomy and influence, shaping both product direction and business impact. You are well-versed in Product Management frameworks, an AI-forward product thinker, and able to recognize which research and delivery techniques are appropriate to validate and deliver on our roadmap. The decisions you make as an SPM will have a material impact on product strategy and direction and deal with major features, functions, and enhancements of existing products. You will also serve as the voice of the product team representing the product/business to Executives, external customers, and at conferences and similar events. This is a growth-oriented product role, with a strong emphasis on acquisition, activation, engagement, and monetization across a two-sided marketplace. Role Specifics Work Location: Remote (US) Travel: 15% (The percentage of travel is an estimation and could vary based on business needs.) Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Senior Director, Product. Application Deadline: This role will accept applications until May 26th, 2026 at 5PM CDT, unless otherwise posted. What You Will Own Own the performance and growth of a two-sided marketplace, balancing supply (Universities and PMCs) and demand (Students) Define and optimize monetization strategy, including pricing, packaging, and revenue growth levers Drive end-to-end acquisition and growth initiatives across both sides of the marketplace Build and scale a structured experimentation program to improve conversion, engagement, and revenue Establish and track key product and business metrics, using data to inform roadmap prioritization and decision-making Lead cross-functional collaboration and execution across Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Go-To-Market teams Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in product management Experience in B2B2C or marketplace environments, leading end-to-end lifecycle ownership for products that serve institutional partners, commercial constituents, and individual end users Experience owning or contributing to a marketplace, platform, or advertising-driven business model Excellent communication and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams Proficiency with experimentation methodologies and tools (A/B, multivariate testing) Proficiency with product analytics tools, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business impact Demonstrated experience with growth and acquisition strategies, including SEO and paid channels Strong understanding of funnel metrics and unit economics (e.g., CAC, LTV, conversion, retention) Preferred Qualifications Experience in a product management role within a SaaS company Experience working in or with higher education institutions and/or accommodation providers Experience scaling two-sided marketplaces, including supply-demand balancing Familiarity with growth tooling ecosystems (e.g. experimentation vs analytics platforms) Reasons to join our Team Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match for eligible team members. A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and appreciate your impact and contributions. Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement. Even if you don't have all the Preferred Qualifications listed above but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you! We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People of various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply. Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies: StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future. US - Salary Range $130,000 — $150,000 USD StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.