Senior Director Digital Marketing Innovation

Who We Are At Newrez, we bring big thinkers and caring doers together to make home happen. We’re a team built on heart and hustle, united by a commitment to show up for our customers, our communities, and each other. We believe that when our people thrive, homeowners thrive - and that’s why we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and ability to make an impact. Every day, we work to exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service, simple processes, and clear communication. We do this by empowering our employees, encouraging innovative solutions and recognizing great performance. POSITION SUMMARY Newrez is seeking a strategic marketing leader to serve as Senior Director, Digital Marketing Innovation. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role charged with building and leading an innovation roadmap to capitalize on emerging technology, platforms, and techniques. This role requires deep cross-functional collaboration, expertise in SEO/AEO, paid digital, CRO, and digital communications channels across customer lifecycles. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in digital marketing, and is deeply passionate about AI and emerging technologies, and the ways in which they can unlock business transformation and customer experience. DESCRIPTION Duties and Responsibilities Act as an AI and tech evangelist for the organization, and a beacon of modern digital marketing best practice. Become a vocal contributor to the future of the Newrez martech stack and go-to-market approaches. Identify and communicate digital marketing opportunities through a customer-first, data-driven lens – translating insights into narratives that earn leadership and partner buy-in. Build and develop relationships across the organization – including Digital Marketing and the larger Commercial organization, Digital Product, Originations – to diagnose business needs that can be addressed through new and evolved digital marketing approaches. Key areas of opportunity include SEO/AEO/GEO, Paid Digital, and CRO. Evaluate and prioritize opportunities to create an actionable roadmap of meaningful initiatives; Develop business cases and establish success metrics to gain cross-functional support. Develop a measurement and experimentation framework to measure success – and balance quick wins with long-term big bets to maximize resources and outcomes. Directly lead select roadmap initiatives, while partnering cross-functionally on others. Monitor performance, surface insights, risks, and recommendations to improve outcomes. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related field) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing or related leadership roles, preferably within mortgage, consumer financial services, fintech, or enterprise-level B2C/B2B environments. Deep expertise in digital strategy across customer growth, engagement, and brand outcomes. Strong understanding of marketing technology, marketing analytics, and experimental test design. Experience managing large-scale budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional initiatives. B2C experience is essential, with B2B (or B2B2C) preferred. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Exceptional strategic thinking and execution skills with the ability to translate complex business goals into actionable digital strategies. Passion and excitement around all things digital, AI, and innovation, with ability to balance worthwhile risks with long-term outcomes. Comfort with failing fast to keep learning and iterating. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, highly resilient, with a focus on collaboration and cross-functional alignment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to executive audiences. Familiarity with compliance, privacy, and governance frameworks related to digital marketing and emerging technologies. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Working on-site at assigned office location. Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership. Flexibility to work occasional adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand. Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations. Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time. Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls. Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures. A good faith estimate of the compensation is: 119,600.00 - 219,120.00 Compensation for this position may also include other elements, including medical, financial, various paid time off benefits, and a bonus based on individual and company performance, variable or annual. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, location, etc. Additional Information: While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary. All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement. Why Newrez We’re a great place to work because we invest in what matters: your career, your community, your wellbeing, and your future. Our total rewards package is designed to support your whole self. Company Benefits: We offer benefits, programs, and perks that support you in every aspect of your life. Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with employer contribution 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave Adoption Assistance Tuition & Certification reimbursement Employee Mortgage Loan Program The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships Newrez NOW: Through Newrez NOW, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, you’ll have opportunities to give back, lead, and make a difference. 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (with over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since our inception) Matching Gifts Program - dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG) Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better. CA Privacy Policy CA Notice at Collection The right company in the right industry. In both good economic times and bad, people need homes - and mortgages to buy them. We help these people every day buy homes or refinance their current mortgage loans. In addition to offering an in-demand product, there are two things you should know about us: We value and reward entrepreneurial spirit, and we are growing. Few lenders are as innovative, as financially solid, as well managed and on track to become America’s leading lender as the Newrez Family of Companies. We deliver products and services that turn prospects into delighted customers —providing abundant opportunity for the great people who work here. These competitive advantages set us apart, and they’re why you can grow with us for the long term.