Job Opportunities API

About StarRez 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. About College Pads   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.   The Role 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. 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.     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.    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.   Role Details Work Location: Remote (UK)  Travel: 5% (The percentage of travel is an estimation and may vary based on business needs.)  Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Senior Director, Product Engineering.    What You’ll Do   Own delivery from zero to one:  Translate product vision into clear, actionable work, owning day-to-day execution, sprint planning, backlog, and launch readiness   Turn strategy into shipped product:   Partner closely with the US-based Product Manager to break down priorities into deliverable increments that drive real progress toward launch   Prioritise ruthlessly:  Make clear decisions about what matters most, balancing customer value, business impact, speed, scope, and risk   Drive outcomes, not just output:   Ensure the team is focused on delivering features that impact acquisition, conversion, engagement, and business outcomes, not just completing tickets   Keep the team moving fast:   Remove blockers, clarify requirements, and maintain momentum in a high-urgency environment   Work iteratively:   Ship in small increments, gather feedback quickly, and continuously refine based on real usage   Partner with Engineering & Design:   Align on scope, trade-offs, and sequencing to balance speed, quality, and impact and launch goals   Operate AI-first:   Use AI tools to improve overall team efficiency, accelerate backlog creation and refinement, and streamline documentation   Maintain clarity in ambiguity:   Bring structure to evolving priorities, ensuring the team always knows what matters most and why, and what can wait     Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or similar role Strong experience in B2B2C or B2C products Experience working on 0→1 or rebuild product