Senior Product Manager - Bidding Intelligence
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
We’re looking for a strategic and data-driven Principal PM to lead the development of bidding UX, intelligence, and reporting capabilities for our emerging direct media activation product. This role will be critical in empowering buyers with the insights and optimizations needed to drive performance.
Built and launched performance optimization products for agencies and advertisers in collaboration with a data science team Ideally, worked at a DSP or buying platform directly serving agencies and advertisers
Significant experience partnering with data science to ideate and direct R&D work that guides or supplements the product roadmap
Significant experience partnering with design/UX teams to deliver delightful user experiences
Strong understanding of designing robust user workflows/customer journeys to support ideation and prioritization of UX features
Has a robust process for prototypes/testing/design iterations that reduces probability of failure/rework and improves the potential impact at launch
Ideally understands the needs and pain points of traders and ad ops personnel
Key Responsibilities:
Execute continuous customer discovery to ensure we are prioritizing the most crucial customer pain points and developing the right solution at the right time for the market
Deliver detailed product requirements that meet customer and developer expectations
Collaborate consistently with data science to prioritize R&D aligned to our product vision
Partner with commercial and marketing teams to educate, socialize, and collaborate on maximizing product impact at launch
Collaborate consistently with our design team to ideate, test, and continually improve the UX Cross-collaborate with other product teams to ensure consistency in design principals, communicate feature needs, and ensure consistent/cohesive user workflows
Required Qualifications:
7 + years of Product Management experience in advertising or related industry.
Analytic or technical background with a proven ability to work in high-scale data environments.
Experience in a fast-paced agile development environment.
Proven ability to deliver high impact product functionality to stakeholder teams. Understanding of relevant issues in ad quality, data and user privacy.
Experience in advertising technology with a broad understanding from publisher through advertiser client’s needs.
Experience with external partner management and delivering on contractual agreements.
$161,000 - $190,000 a year
Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.
A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.
OpenX VALUES
Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE
We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS
We are all owners of OpenX
We all have a voice to improve OpenX
We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work
We are not interested in just 'doing our jobs'; we take ownership to drive results
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK
We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST
We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX TRAITS
Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.
HUMBLE
Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.
DRIVEN
Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.
SMART
Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.
It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy
Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/.
Effective Date: November 21, 2024
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Senior Product Manager - Bidding Intelligence
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
We’re looking for a strategic and data-driven Principal PM to lead the development of bidding UX, intelligence, and reporting capabilities for our emerging direct media activation product. This role will be critical in empowering buyers with the insights and optimizations needed to drive performance.
Built and launched performance optimization products for agencies and advertisers in collaboration with a data science team Ideally, worked at a DSP or buying platform directly serving agencies and advertisers
Significant experience partnering with data science to ideate and direct R&D work that guides or supplements the product roadmap
Significant experience partnering with design/UX teams to deliver delightful user experiences
Strong understanding of designing robust user workflows/customer journeys to support ideation and prioritization of UX features
Has a robust process for prototypes/testing/design iterations that reduces probability of failure/rework and improves the potential impact at launch
Ideally understands the needs and pain points of traders and ad ops personnel
Key Responsibilities:
Execute continuous customer discovery to ensure we are prioritizing the most crucial customer pain points and developing the right solution at the right time for the market
Deliver detailed product requirements that meet customer and developer expectations
Collaborate consistently with data science to prioritize R&D aligned to our product vision
Partner with commercial and marketing teams to educate, socialize, and collaborate on maximizing product impact at launch
Collaborate consistently with our design team to ideate, test, and continually improve the UX Cross-collaborate with other product teams to ensure consistency in design principals, communicate feature needs, and ensure consistent/cohesive user workflows
Required Qualifications:
7 + years of Product Management experience in advertising or related industry.
Analytic or technical background with a proven ability to work in high-scale data environments.
Experience in a fast-paced agile development environment.
Proven ability to deliver high impact product functionality to stakeholder teams. Understanding of relevant issues in ad quality, data and user privacy.
Experience in advertising technology with a broad understanding from publisher through advertiser client’s needs.
Experience with external partner management and delivering on contractual agreements.
$161,000 - $190,000 a year
Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.
A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.
OpenX VALUES
Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE
We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS
We are all owners of OpenX
We all have a voice to improve OpenX
We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work
We are not interested in just 'doing our jobs'; we take ownership to drive results
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK
We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST
We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX TRAITS
Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.
HUMBLE
Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.
DRIVEN
Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.
SMART
Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.
It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy
Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/.
Effective Date: November 21, 2024