Own and execute the SSP product strategy and roadmap, aligned with broader product and company priorities set in partnership with the SVP of Product
Lead and develop a team of Product Managers across technically complex SSP domains, including auction mechanics & bid evaluation, supply quality, fraud, and policy enforcement, yield optimization, floors, and deal mechanics, creative approval workflows and ad serving, reporting, data pipelines, and real-time analytics, privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance
Act as a technical thought partner to Engineering leadership, contributing to system design discussions, API strategy, data models, and scalability decisions
Drive prioritization decisions that balance technical complexity, delivery velocity, and business impact
Translate publisher, buyer, and internal stakeholder needs into clear product requirements and execution plans
Establish KPIs to measure platform performance, including latency, fill, yield, win rates, and product adoption
Partner closely with Revenue, Operations, and Customer teams to support integrations, issue resolution, and strategic accounts
Ensure the SSP platform scales reliably and compliantly across global markets
Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to the SVP of Product and executive stakeholders

Significant hands-on experience on the technical side of ad tech, preferably within an SSP, exchange, or large-scale programmatic platform
6+ years of product management experience, including leadership of senior product teams
Deep understanding of real-time bidding systems, auctions, and low-latency, high-throughput architectures
Strong fluency in APIs, data pipelines, and platform integrations
Proven ability to translate deep technical detail into product strategy and execution
Track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing product teams
Data-driven decision-making mindset with strong analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree required; technical degree or MBA a plus

Senior Director, Product

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