Sr. Data Product Manager

*PLEASE NOTE: This role requires the candidate to be in or near Charlotte -office presence is required three days a week. Additionally this position does not offer visa sponsorship.*

Overview

We are seeking aSenior Data Product Manager totranslate business strategy into aroadmap of data capabilities anddesignandmanagea set ofenterprise data products. This role is critical intransformingour organization from treating data as an IT byproduct to managingdata as a strategic assetthrough the creation of scalable trusteddata products that drive decision-making and measurable business outcomes.

We are looking for someone with a strong background as an analytics or data practitioner who understands how data is used in the real worldand can translate business needs into products thatdeliver insights not justdata. You willdefine and curate data productsthat enable the business to better understand performance unlock new opportunities and operationalize data across teams.

This role serves as thestrategic bridge between business stakeholders and enterprise data teams ensuring that data capabilities are designed holistically built for reuse and scale and aligned to clear business value. You will play a key role in enabling next-generation self-service BI and AI capabilities by making data more accessible reliable and actionable.

The ideal candidate is a change agent who challenges the status quo breaks down organizational silos and relentlessly advocates for new ways of working to ensure data is effectivelyleveragedto drive business impact.

This is not a project management Scrum Master or delivery coordination is also not a data architect or data engineering role.This is a strategic product leadership rolefocused on driving meaningfulchangein how data is used across the be built andwhypartnering closely with data teamswho own execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment

• Develop deep domainexpertiseto serve as a trusted SMEand thought partner for business and analytics teamsidentifyingopportunities where data products can drive measurable outcomes and competitive advantage

• Findgaps in internal data availability or maturityby uncoveringwhere data is needed but missing or where data is over-invested but not needed

• Partner with stakeholders to deeply understand business goals decision-making processes and pain points translating them into clear data product opportunities

• Balance competing priorities across business stakeholdersthink critically about how to prioritize work when resources are constrained and clearly explainprioritization rationale

• Challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders to adopt data-driven approaches even when it requires shifting existing processes or mindsets

• Bridge the gap between business and technical teams by translating complex data concepts into actionable business insights and vice versa

• Advocate for a product-centric approach to data helping shift the organization from ad hoc analytics to scalable reusable data solutions

• Align data product priorities with enterprise strategy ensuring efforts are focused on the highest-value use cases

• Drive cross-functional collaboration breaking down silos to ensure data products are adopted trusted and embedded into business workflows

• Act as a thought partner to both technical and non-technical leadersinfluencingteams to think about data products as re-usable assets not one-off solutions

• Balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution byidentifyingquick wins thatdemonstratevalue while iteratively advancing toward more transformative enterprise-scale solutions

Data ProductPortfolioManagement

• Define and manage a portfolio of enterprise data products ensuring alignment to business priorities strategicobjectives and measurable outcomes

• Own prioritization ofdata products andbuildroadmapsthat outline product vision key milestones dependencies and delivery timelines

• Operate effectively in ambiguous environmentswheredata requirements or ownership may be incomplete or evolving

• Communicate roadmap progress trade-offs and priorities to business stakeholders and senior leadership ensuring transparency and alignment

• Ensure data products are not only delivered but adoptedpartnering with the business to embed data into workflows decision-making processes and day-to-day operations

• Present data product plans in terms of business value clearly articulating expected outcomes timelines and return on investment

• Partner with cross-functional teams to sequence initiatives effectively balancing capacity dependencies and evolving business needs

• Establish and tracksuccessmetrics for data products including adoption usage and realized business value

• Continuously evaluate portfolio performanceidentifyingopportunities tooptimize scale or sunset products based on impact and relevance

• Create feedback loops with stakeholders and end users to inform roadmap adjustments and ensure productsremainaligned to business needs

• Drive accountability for delivering outcomesnot just outputsby ensuring data products are actively used and delivering intended value

Governance & Compliance Partnership

• Partner with governance legal and risk teams to ensure data products meet enterprise standards for privacy security and regulatory compliance

• Ensure governance is embedded within data products through clear ownership stewardship and accountabilitynot treated as a separate process

• Establish and uphold clear standards for data quality metric definitions and data contracts to ensure consistency and trust across the organization

• Identifyand recruitappropriate businessdata owners and stewards for each data product ensuring accountability for accuracy definition and usage

• Ensure data products are well-documented with clear definitions lineage and ownership to support transparency and usability

• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to embed governance practices into the development lifecycle not as an afterthought

• Monitor and address data quality issues working with stakeholders to prioritize fixes that impact business trust and decision-making

• Advocate for a trusted data mindset where governance is viewed as an enabler of better decisionsnot a blocker to progress

Required Qualifications

• 810 years of experience working in data and analytics as a consumer and/or power user of data.

• Demonstrated experience building and managing roadmaps with cross-functional dependencies.

• Experience presenting strategy roadmaps and business cases to senior leadership.

• Working knowledge of analytics and reporting pipeline architecture to inform product scoping and trade-off discussions.

• Strong ability to define product requirements that align business goals user needs and system constraints

• Experience managing customer data lifecycle initiatives (e.g. customer identity graph CDP use cases identity resolution).

• Experience working with digital marketing data and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with governance legal or compliance teams to ensure responsible data solutions.

• Familiarity with modern BI data platform and AI enablement architectures.

• Experienceoperatingin a data-mature enterprise environment with shared services teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking andsystems-level problem solving

• Strong executive communication and influence

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex organizational dynamics

• Deep understanding of data value chains (ingestion transformation modeling BI/AI enablement)

• Outcome-oriented mindset with focus on measurable impact

COMPENSATION

The base pay for this position is $00 however base pay offered may vary depending on internal factors job-related knowledge and candidate experience.

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

Eligible for annual performance bonus

BENEFITS

Medical dental and vision insurance and 401(k) matching

OUR CULTURE

Were a collaborative entrepreneurial team that values curiosity creativity and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest most driven people youll meet and we celebrate innovation inclusion and ownership. At LendingTree youll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Were proud to offer generous benefits wellness programs and time-off policies designed to help you recharge stay healthy and bring your best self to work every day. And yes we still have fun doing it (our GSD Get Stuff Done award is a fan favorite!)

Come grow with us make an impact and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.

LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion (or creed) gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.

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