Posted 14 days ago

Product Manager

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Manages a portfolio of business-critical platforms supporting debt investment and servicing operations, bridging business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver effective technology solutions and reporting.

About this role

ABOUT CIM GROUP:

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, governance, and operational success of a portfolio of business-critical platforms that support CIM’s debt investment and servicing operations. This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that systems, data, reporting, and operational workflows effectively support business objectives. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong analytical capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into effective technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in product management or business systems analysis.

Success Metrics:

Reliable and effective operation of business-critical platforms, data, and reporting capabilities that support investment and operational objectives.
Delivery of technology and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, data quality, and user experience.
Accurate, timely, and trusted reporting and analytics that enable informed business decision-making.
Successful execution of strategic initiatives through effective collaboration with technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
High stakeholder satisfaction demonstrated through strong partnership, responsiveness, and the ability to translate business needs into effective solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the product manager for a portfolio of business-critical platforms, ensuring solutions effectively support business objectives, operational processes, and strategic initiatives.

Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate business needs into clear requirements and prioritized roadmaps.

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology and process improvement initiatives, coordinating across business teams, technology partners, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams design, enhance, and optimize workflows, data models, and reporting capabilities.

Develop and maintain reporting, analytics, and data solutions that provide stakeholders with timely, accurate, and actionable information.

Establish and maintain documentation, operating procedures, governance practices, and controls that support sustainable platform operations and compliance requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

7+ years in product management, business systems analysis, operations, technology delivery, or related roles supporting business-critical applications and processes.

Experience working in financial services, real estate, asset management, lending, and/or investment operations preferred.

Experience with systems implementations, platform enhancements, process transformation initiatives, or technology modernization efforts preferred.

ABOUT YOU:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and develop practical solutions.

Experience working with enterprise applications, business systems, data platforms, reporting solutions, or operational technologies.

Comfortable working with data, reporting, integrations, APIs, and technical teams to investigate issues, evaluate options, and support decision-making.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology organizations.

Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

APIsAsset ManagementBusiness Systems AnalysisComplianceData ModelsData PlatformsEnterprise ApplicationsFinancial ServicesGovernanceIntegrationsInvestment OperationsLendingOperational TechnologiesProduct ManagementProject ManagementReal EstateReporting SolutionsStakeholder ManagementWorkflows