Product Design Manager

Shape, develop and deliver the strategy for the Privacy tribe in close partnership with Product and Engineering-
- Collaborate with and be part of leading our growing design community-
- 12-month fixed term role based in MelbourneWe're REA

REA Group
is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in
- The Product Design Manager is a member of the Design team which partners with Product and Engineering teams across the business create amazing products and experiences for our consumers and customers. The Product Design Manager is a member of the Design team which partners with Product and Engineering teams across the business create amazing products and experiences for our consumers and customers.

The role of the Privacy Tribe is pivotal in developing and implementing a robust privacy framework, ensuring the maintenance of our high levels of user trust. With anticipated new Australian Privacy Laws on the horizon, this position offers a compelling opportunity to lead and define the future landscape of data protection at REA group and the real estate industry more broadly.

What the role is all about- Shape, develop and deliver on the strategy for your product area in close partnership with Product and Engineering, working in close partnership with your tribe leadership team-
- Lead the development of cohesive experience visions that chart the future direction for your product set, inspiring and align teams, while connecting this to our overarching experience vision for REA-
- Champion best practices and deeply understanding business opportunities, user needs, segmentation, competitive landscape, and technical constraints to deliver products to market that are a competitive advantage, driving user satisfaction and business growthCreate deep partnerships with people within and beyond your core team, influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders and leaders to solve problems and meet common goals. Role model a 'REA-first' mindset-
- Lead design initiatives with varying complexity, aligning multiple stakeholders and optimising ways of working for efficiency, reuse and business impact-
- Collaborate with your peers members and stakeholders across the business, ensuring regular feedback and diversity of thought throughout the design process-
- Persuasively communicate user needs, design rationales, requirements and other information in a clear, concise way to meet the needs of the audience. Mentor others to develop their communication skills-
- Offer hands on design support where needed, jumping on the tools to help out with design velocity, illustrate strategy and to offer hands on practical coaching to your teamWho we’re looking for- Someone with a few runs on the board, experience designing products using industry standard tools and best practice processes-
- Experience leading teams and/or mentoring people-
- A good eye for design, comfortable providing design direction and feedback-
- Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens-
- Experience leading product direction & strategic thinking with the ability to develop product design goals, identify opportunities, & make decisions based on the impact-
- Strong communicator with proven ability to develop well-positioned and thoughtful insights & ideas with the team & wider stakeholder groupsThe REA experience
- The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:
- A hybrid and flexible approach to working-
- Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers-
- Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing-
- Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.-
- Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life-
- Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticedOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- We are committed to providing a