Product Owner, College Pads at StarRez, Inc.

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About StarRez</strong></p> <p><br>StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.</p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About College Pads</span></strong>&nbsp;</span><br><span data-contrast="auto">College Pads is transforming the way students navigate the transition from on-campus to off-campus life. Our platform enables universities to support their students by streamlining the process of finding and securing off-campus housing. By working closely with higher education institutions, we offer a trusted tool for students to connect with property managers and rental listings, helping to foster a foundation for wellbeing and success. As of January 2025, College Pads is part of StarRez.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<br><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong>The Role</strong></span><br><span data-contrast="auto">StarRez is seeking a Product Owner to join the College Pads rebuild team in the UK, helping lead a 0→1 product build through to market launch.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is not a typical PO role. You’ll be working on a greenfield product with ambitious timelines, high visibility, and real impact, partnering closely with a US-based Product Manager and cross-functional teams in the UK and India.</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll play a critical role in translating product vision into execution, driving day-to-day delivery, ensuring the team ships high-quality product at speed and owning the backlog.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll operate in a fast-moving, AI-first environment, helping the team move quickly, stay aligned, and iterate toward product-market fit and launch readiness.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong>Role Details</strong></span></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Work Location: Remote (UK)&nbsp;</li> <li>Travel: 5% (The percentage of travel is an estimation and may vary based on business needs.)&nbsp;</li> <li>Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Senior Director, Product Engineering.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own delivery from zero to one:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;Translate product vision into clear, actionable work, owning day-to-day execution, sprint planning, backlog,&nbsp;and launch readiness</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Turn strategy into shipped product:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with the US-based Product Manager to break down priorities into deliverable increments that drive real progress toward launch</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Prioritise&nbsp;ruthlessly:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Make clear decisions about what matters most, balancing customer value, business impact, speed, scope, and risk</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Drive outcomes, not just output:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure the team is focused on delivering features that&nbsp;impact&nbsp;acquisition, conversion, engagement,&nbsp;and business outcomes, not just completing tickets</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Keep the team moving fast:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Remove blockers, clarify requirements, and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;momentum in a high-urgency environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work iteratively:</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ship in small increments, gather feedback quickly, and continuously refine based on real usage</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Engineering &amp; Design:</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Align on scope, trade-offs, and sequencing to balance speed, quality,&nbsp;and impact&nbsp;and launch goals</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Operate AI-first:</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Use AI tools to improve overall team efficiency, accelerate backlog creation and refinement, and streamline documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain clarity in ambiguity:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Bring structure to evolving priorities, ensuring the team always knows what matters most and why, and what can wait</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<br><span style="color: #0075db;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or similar role</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience in B2B2C or B2C products</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working on 0→1 or rebuild products in high ambiguity and fast iteration</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong backlog management and&nbsp;prioritisation&nbsp;skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to drive delivery and make sound trade-off decisions in fast-paced, cross-functional teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience translating high-level product direction into clear, actionable requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong collaboration with Engineering, Design, and Product stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Clear communicator who can align teams and surface trade-offs effectively</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working with a distributed team</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A mindset focused on outcomes, customer value, and business impact, not just output</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in property technology or ILS-style products</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}">Experience in lead-based, conversion focused environments&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Background in scale-ups or high-growth environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with agile delivery in fast-moving teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience using AI tools to improve product delivery workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 117, 219);"><strong>Reasons to join our Team:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and&nbsp;be appreciated for&nbsp;your impact and contributions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Even if you&nbsp;don't&nbsp;have&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the Preferred Qualifications listed&nbsp;above, but&nbsp;feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People&nbsp;from&nbsp;various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em><strong>Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.</p></div>