Incident Manager

Zillow Group Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zillow Group Inc. is seeking a Specialist II, Systems Project Management to lead moderately complex systems projects and enhancements across business and tech teams.

You will define scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics; coordinate across partners; analyze workflows; translate needs into system requirements and use cases. This remote role offers flexible work via Cloud HQ, with base pay ranges varying by state, and equity awards eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems project management or technical program management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams from requirements through deployment and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of systems projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across business, engineering, product, and operations.
• Analyze current-state system workflows and data flows to identify gaps and defects; prioritize improvements.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable system requirements and use cases, partnering with technical teams.
• Monitor project and operational metrics; drive risk mitigation and continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Requirements gathering

System analysis

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the team

The Specialist II, Systems Project Management leads moderately complex systems-focused projects and enhancements, coordinating across business and technology teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. This role plans and executes work that improves end-to-end system performance, data integrity, and user experience, while balancing competing priorities, managing risk, and driving continuous process improvement.

About the role

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of systems projects and enhancements, defining scope, milestones, dependencies, and success measures for work of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across business, engineering, product, and operations partners, ensuring clear requirements, timely decisions, and effective communication of status, risks, and issues.
• Analyze current-state system workflows and data flows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and defects; recommend and prioritize improvements that enhance stability, performance, and user experience.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable system requirements and use cases, partnering with technical teams on solution design, impact assessment, and implementation trade-offs.
• Monitor project and operational metrics, prepare concise reports and readouts, and use data to drive risk mitigation, escalation, and continuous improvement actions.
• Support change management activities for new or updated system capabilities, including coordinating testing, cutover, documentation, and stakeholder readiness.
• Provide tiered support and issue triage for assigned systems or domains, investigating root causes, coordinating resolution with technical teams, and documenting learnings to prevent recurrence.

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 California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $106,600.00 - $170,400.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $101,300.00 - $161,900.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems project management, technical program management, or a closely related role delivering systems or platform changes in a technology-enabled environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements or integrations, from requirements through deployment and stabilization.
• Experience analyzing system workflows, data flows, or configurations to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Experience using project management practices and tools to manage scope, schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 people 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 reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

How we work is a key part of that transformation. Through Cloud HQ, our strategic approach to distributed work, most employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they’re most productive—enabling us to move fast, stay connected and deliver on our people promise. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, and included on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 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 judgement, 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.

At Zillow, flexibility isn’t a perk - it’s how we work. Cloud HQ is our distributed work model, built on trust, clear systems, and the belief that you can do great work from wherever you are. It’s not about where you work. It’s about moving forward - together.