Part-Time Head of Product & Operations Proptech Real Estate Start Up
Role summary
A real estate visualization company specializing in 3D renderings and virtual staging is seeking a Part-Time Head of Product & Operations. This role is crucial for transforming the business into a scalable, product-driven platform by integrating AI, visualization, and automation. The ideal candidate is a high-agency operator who can bridge the gap between founders, product, and the team, focusing on building scalable systems. Responsibilities include defining product direction, executing roadmaps, designing scalable systems, driving technical execution, running operations, and engaging with clients. Success within 90 days involves establishing a clear product roadmap, improving key metrics, systemizing workflows, and reducing founder reliance.
Part-Time Head of Product & Operations
We are a real estate visualization company That does 3d renderings and virtual staging. We’re building an AI-powered platform transforming how real estate gets marketed.
What started as a high-volume service business is now evolving into a scalable product company—combining AI, visualization, automation, and operational systems to replace fragmented workflows across the real estate industry.
We already have:
- real customers
- real revenue
- real delivery infrastructure
Now we are rebuilding the core into a product-driven platform.
This is the inflection point.
The Role
We’re looking for a high-agency operator who can step in as the execution layer between founder, product, and team.
You will not be managing tasks.
You will be building the machine.
This role sits at the center of:
- product decisions
- technical execution
- operational systems
- early-stage growth
You will help take a working business and turn it into something scalable.
What You’ll Actually Down the Product Direction
- Decide what gets built—and what doesn’t
- Define and execute the roadmap
- Turn messy business problems into clear product decisions
Design Systems That Scale
- Identify bottlenecks across cost, speed, and quality
- Replace manual processes with structured workflows
- Build toward automation and repeatability
Drive Technical Execution
- Work directly with developers to ship product improvements
- Choose tools, integrations, and system architecture
- Ensure what gets built actually moves the business forward
Run the Operation
- Lead and coordinate internal team members
- Simplify workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
- Improve output speed and reduce cost per unit
Step Into the Front Line
- Join client calls and demos
- Communicate the product clearly and confidently
- Turn customer feedback into actionable product changes
What Success Looks Like (90 Days)
- Clear, focused product roadmap in motion
- Measurable improvements in cost, speed, or output quality
- Core workflows systemized and documented
- Reduced reliance on the founder for day-to-day decisions
- Early foundation of a scalable product model
Who This Is For
- Builders who want to shape a real business—not just work in one
- Operators who think in systems, not tasks
- People who can navigate ambiguity and still move fast
- Individuals who want ownership, not supervision
Who This Is Not For
- Project managers who wait for direction
- Freelancers looking for defined tasks
- Candidates who need structure before acting
What You Bring
- Experience in startups, SaaS, or product-driven environments
- Strong systems thinking and problem-solving ability
- Technical fluency (APIs, automation tools, product architecture)
- Ability to operate independently and make decisions
- Clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Compensation
- Part-time (10–20 hours per week)
- Hourly or monthly structure (~$50–$70/hour equivalent)
- Equity participation based on contribution and impact
\*This will serve as a trial period to better assess your skills and working style.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person