Director, Product Management (Data)

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 develop multiple product teams within the data domain, fostering collaboration, clarity, and ownership. - Build and scale data capabilities—including data pipelines, governance frameworks, metadata systems, and ML/AI platforms—that power fintech products and internal operations. - Collaborate with engineering, analytics, design, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to drive data-led initiatives across the company. - Translate regulatory, privacy, and security requirements into scalable data solutions that meet fintech industry standards. - Champion responsible data practices, ensuring accuracy, quality, and ethical usage across the organization. - 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. - Drive innovation and experimentation by encouraging rapid iteration, A/B testing, and model-driven product design. - Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and industry trends to guide long-term data strategy and investments. YOUR EXPERIENCE: - Experience: 12+ years in product management, with at least 5 years leading product teams and 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. - Strong 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). Preferred Qualifications: - 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. - Strong background in customer-centric design, experimentation platforms, and personalization engines. WHERE: - This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). - We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. WHAT WE OFFER: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) - Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents - Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown - New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care - Mental health support - Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests - Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution - Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) - Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) - Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities - Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments - Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction  - Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) - 401K with 4% company match - Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools - Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar - Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here https://www.nerdwallet.com/privacy-policy. NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.   NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/FCO%20poster2020_0.pdf, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf. NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. 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