Director, Product Management, Data Science (AdTech/Programmatic)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Product Management, Data Science (AdTech/Programmatic) based in the United States.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced product executive passionate about building AI-driven advertising technologies at scale. In this role, you will lead the product vision for machine learning, identity, targeting, and data science capabilities that power sophisticated programmatic advertising solutions. Working at the intersection of product management, data science, engineering, and commercial strategy, you will transform complex technical capabilities into innovative, revenue-generating products. You will guide cross-functional teams, influence executive stakeholders, and shape the future of AI-powered advertising products in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Product Management, Data Science (AdTech/Programmatic) based in the United States.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced product executive passionate about building AI-driven advertising technologies at scale. In this role, you will lead the product vision for machine learning, identity, targeting, and data science capabilities that power sophisticated programmatic advertising solutions. Working at the intersection of product management, data science, engineering, and commercial strategy, you will transform complex technical capabilities into innovative, revenue-generating products. You will guide cross-functional teams, influence executive stakeholders, and shape the future of AI-powered advertising products in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Accountabilities
- Define and execute the product strategy for AI, machine learning, optimization, and data science platforms supporting programmatic advertising solutions.
- Lead multiple product management teams responsible for optimization engines, audience targeting, identity infrastructure, data partnerships, campaign forecasting, and AI-driven capabilities.
- Drive the evolution of real-time bidding, optimization models, scoring frameworks, A/B testing methodologies, and performance analytics platforms.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and data science innovations, transforming research into scalable commercial products.
- Oversee third-party data partnerships, vendor evaluations, integration strategies, and commercial relationships to strengthen product capabilities.
- Direct modernization of identity resolution infrastructure, audience targeting technologies, taxonomy frameworks, and healthcare data integrations.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, sales, go-to-market, and executive leadership teams to align technical innovation with business objectives.
- Represent product strategy with senior executives, customers, and industry stakeholders while translating complex technical concepts into compelling business value.
- Mentor, develop, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers across multiple strategic product streams.
- 8+ years of Product Management experience leading complex platform, AI, machine learning, data infrastructure, or enterprise software products.
- Strong expertise in AdTech, including programmatic advertising, real-time bidding, optimization algorithms, audience targeting, identity resolution, or digital advertising platforms.
- Deep understanding of machine learning workflows, predictive modeling, model evaluation, experimentation frameworks, and AI-driven product development.
- Experience managing third-party data integrations, commercial partnerships, and vendor relationships.
- Proven leadership experience managing Product Managers within cross-functional, fast-paced technology organizations.
- Strong executive communication, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and commercial product development skills.
- Experience translating advanced technical capabilities into customer-focused products that drive measurable business outcomes.
- Preferred experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical advertising, B2B SaaS, or data-intensive industries.
- Familiarity with identity technologies, healthcare data standards, privacy regulations, or clinical data environments is highly desirable.
- Competitive base salary of $200,000–$205,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance bonus of $20,000–$20,500 based on individual and company performance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance and annual tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness initiatives and employee wellbeing programs.
- Remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Volunteer opportunities, team events, commuter benefits, and additional employee perks.