Sr Associate IT Product Manager

Join to apply for the Sr Associate IT Product Manager role at Equity Residential Job Description At Equity Residential, we’re dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration. How We Deliver a Winning Performance Question Authority Walk the Talk Share Knowledge Listen, not just Hear See the Glass Half Full Take Educated Risks Enjoy the Ride Share the Spotlight Do the Right Thing Test Your Limits We Care About Your Total Wellbeing Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development What You’ll Be Doing The Sr Associate Product Manager is responsible for delivering business value to their assigned department via high quality technology platforms. This role supports the full product lifecycle by defining valuable features, gathering business requirements, assuring quality solutions, and providing insights to guide product strategy and execution. The Sr Associate Product Manager partners closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to ensure product decisions are data‑driven, measurable, and aligned with company objectives. This role is designed for individuals interested in developing skills toward full product management accountability. Essential Functions Collaborates and partners with business teams across core departments in the organization, with an emphasis on Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and other Property Operations. Owns specific features, enhancements, or portions of the backlog and delivery of priority initiatives in compliance with governance standards. Define user stories, success criteria, and feature requirements. Outline logical data needs for solutions and system integrations. Perform application/integration testing, conduct user acceptance testing with business, and manage feedback loops. Maintain product delivery and testing documentation and handoff appropriate documentation to support teams. Troubleshoot and support production escalations from support and business teams. Work on cross‑functional teams (including but not limited to Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and various business departments) to execute with excellence. Support relationship management with partnering departments. Serves as hybrid team member, effectively positioned in both IT and with their assigned team(s) as a key technical and business domain team member. Support compliance, audit, and business continuity needs for application ecosystem. Assist in tracking budgets and vendor costs. Monitor and collect data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Research product innovations for existing tech stack and new emerging products to address emerging business needs. Mentor interns and/or support new hires in training. Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public. Perform other duties as necessary. Job Qualification Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 4–6 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or related technology/business roles. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). Hands‑on experience gathering requirements, writing user stories, and supporting product delivery. Strong analytical skills with ability to use data and research to recommend feature improvements. Effective communicator, able to work across engineering, design, and business teams. Exposure to application lifecycle management, integrations, or ecosystem dependencies preferred. Knowledge across a variety of technology platforms in sales, marketing, customer experience, property operations and/or other core business functions such as legal and finance. Detail‑oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience in real estate, hospitality, and/or multi‑family is a plus. Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software Computer w/Internet and work within a Google platform, has strong skills with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications. Other Requirements Must be available for overnight travel to EQR markets, industry or technology related events, etc. (up to 10% annually). Salary Salary: $111,000 to $136,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual % bonus is provided. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications. Physical And Visual Activities Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in‑person. Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily. Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications. Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility. The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Working Environment Hybrid working environment: In‑office (at 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL) and remote, in alignment with the company’s corporate attendance policy. About Us Equity Residential (EQR) is a leading multi‑family real‑estate investment trust (REIT) committed to creating communities where people thrive. We strive to provide the best in apartment living, speak boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspire creativity in the ways we work together. Our portfolio of high‑quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people want to live, work and play. Equity Values At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. All aspects of the employment process are merit‑based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job