[Remote] Lead Product Manager | Bankrate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Ventures is seeking a Lead Product Manager to shape the product strategy for Bankrate's Supply platform ecosystem. The role involves owning the product strategy, managing a team, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of the platform to support future growth in home lending.ResponsibilitiesOwn and define the end-to-end product strategy for our B2B product suite, with our Mortgage PPE, Loantek, as the primary and most critical focus areaDevelop a clear, multi-year product vision for modernizing the pricing engine and supporting systems to handle increased scale, complexity, and volume — including preparedness for expected 2026 refinance traffic surgesDeeply understand the current state of Loantek’s pricing logic, integrations, constraints, and operational realities, and articulate a cohesive modernization roadmap from a product lensFrame strategic tradeoffs explicitly and guide investment decisions using customer needs, advertiser outcomes, platform health, and business impactEnsure pricing, data, and advertiser workflows are scalable, reliable, and aligned with long-term business needsLead a cross-functional squad, setting direction while empowering PMs to own discovery, delivery details, and sprint executionPartner with Engineering and Design leads to ensure strong execution health, technical quality, and appropriate sequencing of foundational vs. feature workEstablish clear operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and success metrics that enable consistent delivery and learningPartner closely with engineering, design, data, and business stakeholders to ensure these systems work together cohesively as a platform ecosystemManage and coach 3 direct reports, acting as a people builder who grows PM craft, judgment, and autonomyProvide clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and coaching across discovery, delivery, stakeholder management, and systems thinkingBalance being hands-on where needed while enabling PMs to independently drive day-to-day execution and discoveryDefine success metrics tied to platform scalability, pricing effectiveness, advertiser outcomes, and system reliabilityUse quantitative and qualitative insights to validate strategy, guide prioritization, and iterate on the roadmapTake accountability for outcomes, not just output, and incorporate learnings into future investment decisionsSkillsOwnership of a home lending pricing engine or PPE, ideally in mortgage or refinance contextsDeep knowledge of mortgage pricing, rate logic, eligibility constraints, margins, and advertiser dynamicsExperience with pricing platforms such as Optimal Blue, Mortech, or similar enginesProven ability to modernize and scale complex, legacy platform systemsTechnical product or engineering background focused on backend, platform-level systemsStrong product leadership with a 12–24 month strategic horizon and systems-level thinkingExperience leading PMs or readiness to step into people leadershipAbility to influence cross-functional teams and drive measurable, revenue-impacting outcomes amid ambiguityBenefitsHealth Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)Life InsuranceShort and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsHoliday Pay401(k) with matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental Bonding Benefit ProgramFlexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.Company OverviewA portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that help people make life's most important decisions. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.redventures.com.Company H1B SponsorshipRed Ventures has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 8 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.