VP, Senior Product Manager, Data & Technology (Asset Management)

Senior Product Manager, Digital Transformation The Senior Product Manager, Digital Transformation will drive the product strategy, product roadmap development, and market delivery/operation for our Asset Management and Private Debt teams. The incumbent will work closely with business peers and the Strategic Technology Solutions team to effectively execute digital initiatives, including Partner Products, web/mobile channel, and Enterprise Technologies. The ideal candidate is an experienced, dynamic, multidimensional digital professional who is strategic, technology savvy, and skilled in product strategy and operational efficiencies. The role works closely with technical roles including data architects, SQL developers, business intelligence analysts, vendors, and consultants. Responsibilities Lead the product vision and strategic development process for assigned business segment to include product roadmap development and periodic review processes. Perform market research, market validation, and whitespace analysis to identify new opportunities for existing and new features and functionality. Foster close relationships with key market constituents to validate product strategy and roadmaps. Deeply understand the business case for proposed products and initiatives in assigned business segment, including cost/benefit estimates, market trends, competitive and risk analysis, industry best practices, and product development timelines. Prepare business case (financial/ROI) analysis to quantify and determine the value to the company of a current or potentially new system/application. Plan, prioritize, and manage the product features and requirements from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize revenue and meet operational, financial, and corporate objectives in assigned business segment, demonstrating strong understanding of the business segment needs. Collaborate with the engineering and project management teams to ensure consistent execution of product plans following established software development methodology and processes that result in product delivery on time and in budget. Partner with business and technical teams to plan and prioritize system release and specific release content. Engage business partners to develop and execute action plans to address gaps. May mentor other Product Managers to accomplish results and/or provide training. Qualifications 12+ years of related experience. Experience in real estate private equity transactions / investment processes. Hands on finance technology experience in a corporate environment. Broad experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to drive decisions for building best‑in‑class digital products. Strong diplomatic and consensus building skills. Relevant experience working with 3rd party vendors to deliver results. Strong understanding of product lifecycle development. Demonstrated knowledge of digital channels and platforms (e.g., web, mobile, client PC, partner products, social, video). Broad understanding of usability and user experience best practices. Experience with Investment Management systems like Yardi, Argus, Chatham, Proda Rec, Cherre, and RealPage highly desired. Domain experience in Commercial Real estate underwriting process highly desired. Data Management, Data Access, Data warehousing, Business Intelligence and Analytics experience is preferred in the business domain. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent in experience), Master’s preferred. Job Location and Travel This position is based in our Chicago office. Our teams work in a hybrid environment and in‑office days vary by team. Moderate travel required. Compensation & Benefits Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks): At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow! The expected annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full‑time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded. We offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading‑edge, human‑centric benefits package. Additional Information Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non‑expired driver’s license. 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