Senior Technical Program Manager, Big Data

About The Team
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Big Data on Zillow's Data Engineering team, you will work closely with multiple product and analytics organizations.

You will contribute to the design and implementation of data engineering solutions that will enable key metrics & insights for the organization.

You will work with stakeholders to define the end-to-end data solutions for business metrics and analytics products.

About The Role

• Work with Data Engineering leadership in defining the roadmap and technical architecture(data flow) aligned to overall organizational and business objectives
• Work with analytics teams, machine learning, and product teams to understand use cases and requirements
• Work with stakeholders and partners to migrate from older datasets to new Analytical datasets developed by data engineering.
• Partner with data engineers on your team to deliver compelling solutions that meet the data demands of end users and internal business needs
• Iterate quickly, test new ideas, and analyze results

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience with related technologies, including leading significant cross functional projects in mid-size or large companies
• 4+ years of hands-on experience building software solutions within current industry standard technologies in big data
• 4+ years of experience working with dev teams to design/architect data engineering solutions
• Strong understanding on data modeling best practices
• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Strong understanding of Big data technologies like Spark, Airflow
• Understanding of cloud based architecture
• A first-hand working knowledge of current data architecture standards in the industry
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements, and prioritize tasks
• Strong business and technical vision (and the ability to communicate that vision clearly)
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A deep understanding of software development in a team, and a track record of shipping software on time
• Strong customer relationship skills, including the ability to discover the true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet bold timelines with optimal solutions

Get to know us

At Zillow, we're reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you'll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.