About this role

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.

The Role StarRez is seeking a Product Owner based out of the UK to join the College Pads team. This is not a typical Product Owner role. You’ll be working on a greenfield product with ambitious timelines, high visibility, and real impact, partnering closely with a 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: 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 Product Manager to break down priorities into deliverable increments that drive real progress toward launch Prioritize 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 2+ 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 products in high ambiguity and fast iteration Strong backlog management and prioritization skills Proven ability to drive delivery and make sound trade-off decisions in fast-paced, cross-functional teams Experience translating high-level product direction into clear, actionable requirements Strong collaboration with Engineering, Design, and Product stakeholders Clear communicator who can align teams and surface trade-offs effectively Comfortable working with a distributed team A mindset focused on outcomes, customer value, and business impact, not just output <span data-ccp-props="{

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