​VP of Product Management ( with a Data Science/ Analytics focus ) – New York ( Manhattan ) / Hybrid – Global Digital Media Company – $170,000-$190,000 + Benefits

Our client, one of the world's largest digital media companies, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President (VP) of Product Management to lead their New York based team responsible for Media Mix Modelling solutions (collect, model, analyze, optimize) powering their operating system.  If you are a visionary leader with hands-on experience in media mix modeling, a passion for building data-driven products at scale, a track record of success in product management and team development, continue reading.

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute a comprehensive strategy for Media Mix Modelling aligned with the company's mission, values, and business objectives.
• Drive the overall vision for Media Mix Modelling, setting the standard for design excellence and innovation.
• Define and execute the product roadmap, considering market trends, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to drive continuous product improvement and innovation.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of product managers, researchers, and engineers.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning within the product management organization.
• Provide strategic direction, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Innovation and Research:

• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies related to Media Mix Modelling and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team.
• Drive innovation through cross-functional collaboration with research, data science, engineering and clients.
• Collaborate closely with the company's internal departments and client teams to understand their needs and requirements.
• Define prototypes to show proof of concept and test specific hypotheses with clients.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with Data Science, Engineering, Marketing, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execute the product vision.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership to provide updates on initiatives, strategies, and performance metrics.

Thought Leadership:

• Represent the company as a thought leader in the Media Mix Modelling community through speaking engagements, conferences, and publications.
• Drive thought leadership internally by sharing insights, trends, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in product management (typically 10+), specifically in the areas of Media Mix Modelling, budget optimization and/or Strategic Planning as a whole.
• Proven track record of successfully driving product strategy, roadmap development, and product delivery in a global context.
• Deep understanding of Media Mix Modelling (hands on experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success in developing and launching data products in a B2B environment
• Experience working with clients to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and innovative out of the box product solutions.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze market trends, identify business opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, engineering teams, and clients.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• · Passion for innovation, staying abreast of the latest industry trends, and driving continuous improvement in products and processes.

How do you apply?

If you are interested in the ​VP of Product Management role and want to find out more, apply via the link at the bottom of this page or contact Digital Republic Talent by email ([email protected]) or call +1 737 2567409. Check our Job Vacancies page for more job opportunities.