Executive Manager of Product, Media

A pivotal role that will lead the REA Group Media & Developer portfolios-
- We are looking for an inspirational leader who captures the hearts and minds of our people, helps them understand our business strategy and inspires them to action while living our values-
- Permanent role based in either Melbourne or SydneyWe'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

In this role, you'll be a pivotal leader guiding our Media & Developer teams to design, build, and optimise high-performing, scalable advertising products for the property and related industries. You'll manage both commercial and strategic objectives of our programmatic and audience-based advertising products across Media & Developer, building world class customer and consumer products. Our Media team takes care of all of our on and off-site Media products, helping customers connect with our high intent audience. Our Developer team creates digital advertising products helping customers connect with buyers looking to buy or build a new home - Apartments, House and Land, Townhouses, Retirement villages.

You are a driven and vibrant leader with an appreciation for developing and growing great teams, a passion for business, customers, and building exceptional products. You understand the importance of cross-functional collaboration and are comfortable navigating various contexts in a dynamic environment. Your expertise in digital product strategy, and media, combined with excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills, will drive the success of our advertising initiatives.

What the role is all about- Driving portfolio growth and solving key customer and industry problems with creative product and technology solutions-
- Integrate the Media and Developer portfolio with other key areas within the organisation, balancing portfolio needs with other markets like Residential and Consumer experiences-
- Drive growth outcomes for REA in terms of customer acquisition, retention, revenue, and yield-
- Build strategic partnerships between a range of internal and external stakeholders, evaluating partnership and acquisition opportunities-
- Develop and coach a team of product and technology professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and development-
- Develop and execute product strategy over a portfolio of web, app, and API-based products, both short
- and long-term-
- Shape and influence stakeholder goals and supporting capabilities (customer service, marketing, GTM) toward the successful uptake of products and experiencesWho we’re looking for- Someone with a few runs on the board - extensive experience within in a Media or Advertising environment-
- Experience in Product Management / Product Development or equivalent-
- Strong people leadership and coaching experience-
- Comfortable managing large, complex programs of work-
- Demonstrated experience navigating complex stakeholder environments-
- A powerful communicator and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders-
- Experience in the developer or property segment is a plusThe 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 working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds