Sr. Strategy Director

<div class="content-intro"><p>Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.</p> <p>Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.</p></div><p>RDC is seeking a high-octane <strong>Senior Strategy Director</strong>. This is a unique opportunity to have a front row and direct hand in shaping the future trajectory of the company and is designed for someone who thrives on ambiguity and possesses the intellectual horsepower to navigate our most complex challenges.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will sit at the intersection of our <strong>Consumer</strong> insights, <strong>Client</strong> success, <strong>Industry</strong> relationships, and the rapidly shifting AI landscape all occurring within the context of a dynamic marketplace.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Executive Advisory:</strong> Serve as a trusted partner to the C-suite, translating data-heavy analysis into clear, narrative-driven recommendations</li> <li><strong>Defining the Vision:</strong> Synthesize signals from AI advancements, Market Trends, Competitor Landscape, and Core Business to define RDC’s 3-year strategic vision.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Translating Strategy to Execution:</strong> Ensure ability to take a high-level executive vision and deconstruct it into prioritized, multi-quarter workstreams that teams can actually execute against</li> <li><strong>Driving Alignment:</strong> Design and lead prioritization and planning workshops that bring together cross-functional leaders to solve bottlenecks</li> <li><strong>Storyboarding &amp; Deck Design:</strong> Advanced proficiency in creating professional-grade presentations that utilize "The Pyramid Principle" (Bottom-line-up-front)</li> <li><strong>Methodical Frameworks:</strong> Experience using structured frameworks (e.g., SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Blue Ocean) to facilitate group thinking during live sessions.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership:</strong> Lead high-priority "Special Projects" that span departments</li> <li><strong>Market &amp; Competitor Intelligence:</strong> Synthesize market trends, competitor movements, technology advancements into actionable strategic pivots</li> <li><strong>AI Integration Strategy:</strong> Partner with Product and Engineering to identify how AI can be leveraged not just as a feature, but as a core operational multiplier across our Consumer, Client and Industry segments.</li> </ul> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>How We Work:</strong></p> <p>We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience: </strong>15+ years of experience, including significant time at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB or equivalent).<br><strong>The "Generalist" DNA:&nbsp;</strong>You are a quick study. You can talk API integrations with engineers in the morning and consumer psychology with marketing in the afternoon.<br><strong>Strategic Rigor: </strong>You don't just find data; you find the <em>story</em> within the data. You excel at structured thinking and MECE problem-solving.<br><strong>Bias for Action: </strong>You are tired of just making decks. You want to "get your hands dirty" and see your strategies through to implementation.<br><strong>Tech Savvy: </strong>You have a deep curiosity about AI/ML and a vision for how these technologies disrupt traditional business models.</p> <p><strong>How We Reward You:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://realtor.com/">Realtor.com</a> is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Family forming benefits</li> <li>13 Paid Holidays</li> <li>Flexible Time Off</li> <li>8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off</li> <li>Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs</li> <li>1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions</li> <li>Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program</li> <li>Free snacks and refreshments in each office location</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®</p> <p>Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.</p> <p>Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.</p></div>