Walker & Dunlop

SVP of Product – Data, Analytics, AI/ML

Walker & Dunlop$270K — $330K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
  • 15+ years of product management experience with leadership roles in enterprise platforms, analytics products, or AI/ML capabilities.
  • Experience executing product strategy in complex or regulated environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering AI/ML-enabled products in production settings.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Data, and business functions.
  • Preferred experience in commercial real estate, financial services, or similarly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead product vision and strategy for data platforms and AI/ML products.
  • Oversee the product management function for enterprise data platforms and analytics capabilities.
  • Develop self-service analytics and decision-support strategies across business units.
  • Lead the AI/ML product portfolio, focusing on predictive models and decision-support capabilities.
  • Evaluate and prioritize data and AI initiatives to align with business priorities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable product capabilities.
  • Establish governance standards for data and AI usage within products.

Benefits

  • Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
  • Competitive dental and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits.
  • Health and wellness program with cash rewards.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description

Department:

WDTech - R&D

The Impact You Will Have

As Senior Vice President, Product 6 Data, Analytics & AI/ML, you will lead the product strategy and vision for Walker & Dunlop 27s enterprise data platform, business intelligence and analytics capabilities, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) product portfolio. This roleis responsible forhelping transform the firm 27s data assets into scalable business capabilities that support decision-making, clientexperiences, operational effectiveness, and long-term growth.

Reporting as a senior product executive, this leader will partner closely with Data Engineering,WDSuiteProduct, Engineering, and business leaders to deliver trusted, scalable, and well-governed data and AI-enabled capabilities across the organization. Success in this role will be measured by platform adoption, business impact, product delivery, and the effectiveness of data, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities across the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data platforms, analytics capabilities, and AI/ML products.

  • Lead the product management function supporting enterprise data platforms, including data warehousing, data lakes, semantic layers, and data access patterns.

  • Define and oversee product strategies for self-service analytics, executive reporting, embedded analytics, and decision-support capabilities across business units.

  • Lead the AI/ML product portfolio, including predictive models, document intelligence, retrieval and generative AI experiences, and AI-assisted decision-support capabilities.

  • Evaluate and prioritize data, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives to align investments with business priorities and product strategy.

  • Partner with Data Engineering, Product, Engineering, Design, Infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable platform and product capabilities.

  • Establish standards and oversight practices related to governance, reliability, auditability, and responsible AI usage within enterprise data and AI-enabled products.

  • Define and monitor KPIs related to platform adoption, analytics usage, model performance, and business impact.

  • Build strong partnerships across business and technology teams to align product priorities and maximize adoption and value delivery.

  • Mentor and develop product leaders and team members to support organizational growthand executionexcellence.

  • Communicate product strategy, roadmap progress, priorities, and business impact to executive leadership and stakeholders across the firm.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor 27s degreerequired, preferably in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.

  • 15+ years of product management experience, including leadership experience overseeing enterprise platforms, analytics products, or AI/ML capabilities.

  • Experience leading product strategy and execution for enterprise data, analytics, or AI-enabled products within complex or regulated environments.

  • Experience delivering AI/ML-enabled products or data platform initiatives in production environments.

  • Experience leading cross-functional product organizations and partnering across Product, Engineering, Data, and business teams.

  • Experience in commercial real estate, financial services, lending, capital markets, or similarly regulated industries preferred.


Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

  • Strongexpertisein product strategy, roadmap development, prioritization, and product operating models across data, analytics, and AI/ML domains.

  • Understanding of modern data platforms and architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, semantic layers, and analytics ecosystems.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, retrieval systems, and AI-assisted workflows.

  • Understanding of governance, privacy, reliability, and risk considerations associated with enterprise data and AI-enabled products.

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical and business teams around shared priorities.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical audiences.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability tooperateeffectively in fast-paced, evolving, and highly collaborative environments.

  • High degree of accountability, sound judgment, and strategic thinking.

  • Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, anddemonstratepatience when learning new processes

  • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

This position has an estimated base salary of $270,000 - $330,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant 27s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation1, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    -Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program 6 earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
    promote health, engagement, and balance
    -Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    -Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    -Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

  • Career development opportunities

  • Empowerment and encouragement to give back 6 volunteer hours and donation matching


*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company originates, sells, and services a range of multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products, including multifamily loans, FHA loans, and bridge loans. The company has been in business for over 80 years and has a long history of providing financing solutions to its clients. The company has a national footprint and operates in all 50 states. The company is committed to providing its clients with the best possible financing solutions and has a strong track record of success in the commercial real estate industry.
Learn more about Walker & Dunlop
Size
1,305 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$246.1 million
Founded
1937
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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