Director, Product ManagementBoston, MANew York, NYLos Angeles, CABroomfield, COHybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we're looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world's largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
The Director, Product Management will lead the prioritization, design and execution of our Curator Marketplace product and features at Magnite, Inc. Curator Marketplace is an offering within our Demand Solutions portfolio, which is aimed at empowering buy-side partners to take more control of their supply strategies. You will work closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Engineering to bring leading-edge products to market. In this role you will lead various teams through ideation, prioritization, execution, go-to-market, and adoption. We are looking for someone who can operate at both the strategic and feature detail level, engage with internal and external stakeholders, have a passion for building innovative technologies, work with a strong bias to action, and build and grow product teams.
In this role you will: - Develop the long-term vision for the Curator Marketplace offering, including opportunities for differentiation as well as alignment to evolving market themes
- Build and grow teams that use detailed analysis to make informed, data driven decisions
- Work with customers and internal partners across Sales, Operations, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Marketing and Product Management to assess the technical feasibility of features, prioritize work, manage product roadmaps, develop product specifications and GTM strategies
- Lead the process to document feature requests, implement prioritization frameworks, and partner with Engineering to plan sprints and longer-term roadmaps
- Surface technical and scope trade-offs to allow the organization to make informed decisions
- Define, develop, and execute the roadmap and performance metrics for the Curator Marketplace offering
- Implement frameworks that enable productive dialogue with Engineering teams to develop product specifications, data flows and tracking requirements
- Negotiate with Engineering, and other product managers on features and functionalities to be included in each release
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering to bring solutions to market on time and on budget
- Ensure effective GTM planning with Commercial and Operations teams including producing necessary supporting documentation and training
We're looking for someone with:- 8+ years of experience in digital media, ad tech and/or software product management working in complex cross-functional environments on large scale enterprise platforms
- Deep expertise and understanding of the online display, mobile, video and OTT advertising space from a publisher, exchange, and buy-side perspective
- Strong domain expertise in one or more areas of programmatic such as Agency, DSP, SSP, etc. is a strong plus
- Ability to understand technical systems and concepts in order to engage with Engineering counterparts on product implementation decisions
- Knowledge of technical standards and programming languages commonly used in ad tech and programmatic is a strong plus
- Past demonstrated success managing complex products and integrations in medium to large organizations; experience in environments where a new product was taken to market successfully is a plus
- Deep knowledge and understanding of software development best practices
- An ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization, ranging from detailed product documentation to executive level presentations
- An ability to serve as an external representative of Magnite, interfacing with customers to support feature prioritization, as well as serve as an expert to support sales activities
- Relevant degree(s) and/or related work experience: Technical background is a plus.
- BS/MS in Computer Science and Business or equivalent hands-on experience indicating strong technical AND business background.
Total Rewards IncludeComprehensive Perks and Benefits: - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
Company Culture: We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite's hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week. We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.
- Community Service and Volunteer Events
- Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
- Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
Magnite Invests in You: - Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
- Culture and Inclusion Programs
- Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
About UsThe world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
In Massachusetts, the base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $200,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
In Colorado, the base salary range for this position is: $160,000 - $180,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
In New York, the base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $200,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
In California, the base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $200,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
For Los Angeles-based applicants:Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The material job duties of this specific job position for which Magnite reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship include:
- Having access to the Company's Confidential Information or trade secrets including data related to customers, clients, vendors, business partners, or suppliers
- Work with cross teams to access datasets, databases, formulas, algorithms, tools, products, prototypes, systems applications, and technologies in any stage of development
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite's local communities.Want to learn more about us? Check out our blog for Magnite announcements and Ad Tech industry news!