Product Owner, College Pads

<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&g