Technical Product Manager

Summary

Join Mediavine as a seasoned Technical Product Manager in ad tech! This vital role bridges technical execution and product strategy for our ad management platform. You will define project milestones, drive revenue enhancement strategies, optimize infrastructure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Success requires strong ad tech, data analysis, and agile development expertise. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Based in the US, this is a 100% remote position.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive product management experience with a focus within ad tech
• 5+ years of experience as a technical product manager
• Strong understanding of header bidding, ad serving, OpenRTB, ad tracking, and performance measurement
• Experience with Prebid, GAM and other relevant ad technologies
• Proven track record of launching successful ad tech products or features
• Engineering experience in JavaScript/Node
• Experience writing SQL queries
• Strong awareness of industry participants including SSPs, DSPs, and other vendors
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and interpreting ad metrics
• Experience efficiently communicating findings and progress to cross-functional teams, senior leadership with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to understand complex systems, identify interdependencies and can recognize how platform components interact with each other, while anticipating downstream effects of product decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of technical features and initiatives
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira) and understanding of Agile methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated by active listening, collaboration and an openness to ideas and concepts presented by others
• Proven ability to conduct thorough research and be an innovative thinker, which involves anticipating, identifying, defining, and solving complex problems
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time
• Applicants must be based in the United States

Responsibilities

• Define clear project milestones, timelines, and dependencies, ensuring on-time delivery of ad tech features and initiatives
• Help define and drive revenue enhancement strategies by innovating new monetization pathways and creating value-driven revenue streams for our publishers
• Optimize technical infrastructure to ensure seamless ad experiences across platforms
• Partner closely with individual contributors, engineering leadership, and stakeholders to align technical product strategy with broader company goals
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization, driving initiatives to improve ad monetization across our platforms
• Define and track KPIs for ad tech initiatives, using data-driven insights to monitor performance, recommend iterations, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify and address technical risks that may impact project timelines, quality, or performance, and work proactively with engineering teams to mitigate those risks
• Communicate progress, issues, and roadmap changes effectively to cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation, other PMs, and stakeholders to explore emerging technologies in ad tech and assess their potential impact on our business
• Stay up-to-date with evolving ad tech standards, protocols, and best practices to ensure the platform remains competitive and innovative
• Foster a culture of experimentation and technical advancement, encouraging the team to continuously explore new opportunities for growth and improvement
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ad optimization algorithms, and machine learning, a plus
• Experience with Snowflake, a plus
• Knowledge of advertising industry regulations and data privacy standards, a plus
• Familiarity with data systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS), or SRE practices, a plus

Benefits

• 100% remote
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness and Home Office Perks
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Inclusive Family Forming Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry events