Director Strategic Program Development - US Based Remote

Lensa; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate services is seeking a Director of Strategic Program Development. This remote role involves creating new service offerings and collaborating with franchisee leaders to drive revenue and cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategy and program development, with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in strategy, program & service development, or management consulting roles.
• Experience in developing and launching new services or lines of business.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Design new integrated services focusing on revenue generation or cost displacement.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure viability and execute programs.
• Develop and execute market analysis and competitive strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Market analysis

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Agile project management tools

Job description

Director Strategic Program Development - US Based Remote

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Anywhere Real Estate, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

About Anywhere Real Estate

Anywhere Real Estate (NYSE: HOUS) is the largest residential real estate company in the U.S., with brands such as Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, Century 21, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, ERA, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Our Integrated Services business includes title, mortgage, insurance, and transaction coordination offerings.

About The Role

This high-profile Director, New Program Development role will be responsible for creating new primary service offerings for Anywhere’s franchisee brokers and agents. The leader will collaborate with franchisee and operational leaders to develop revenue-generating or cost-saving services like mortgage, insurance, and transaction coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in corporate strategy and developing new products, services, and go-to-market plans.

This senior, individual contributor role reports to the SVP, Growth at Anywhere Integrated Services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Development: Design new integrated services for real estate franchisees focusing on revenue generation (insurance, mortgage) or cost displacement (transaction coordination, back-office services). Develop sustainable business models leveraging our competitive advantages.
2. Thoughtful Implementation: Partner with operations leaders to ensure viability and execute these programs, adopting a test-and-learn approach with pilots and iterations before full rollout.
3. Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and execute market analysis, positioning, and competitive strategies aligned with business priorities.
4. Collaborative Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams internally and externally to develop optimal services, collaborating with franchise and operations leaders to prioritize and assess feasibility and impact.
5. Metrics & Feedback: Monitor KPIs to evaluate program success and establish quick feedback loops during pilots and post-launch.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years in strategy, program & service development, or management consulting roles
• Experience in developing and launching new services or lines of business
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills in competitive dynamics and financial data to inform market positioning
• Proven collaboration skills with operations and sales teams to develop impactful offerings
• Excellent presentation skills; mastery of PowerPoint, Excel, and agile project management tools
• No specific industry experience required; franchising or service business experience is a plus

Anywhere Integrated Services operates across 49 states plus D.C., offering title and settlement services through various local companies. It is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate, a publicly traded global real estate services provider with renowned brands and a presence in over 118 countries.

We value talent, growth, and a people-first culture that fosters empowerment, innovation, and collaboration. Our company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, Forbes World's Best Employers, and more. Learn more in our Impact Report.

Join us and empower your next move. We pursue strategic thinkers eager to improve, grow, and achieve results. Our culture is built on trust, ethics, and excellence.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales