Senior Product Manager
JW Player
About JWP Connatix:
JWP Connatix is the most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform, helping broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers deliver premium streaming and online video experiences while maximizing video revenue across all screens. The company offers an end-to-end platform that streamlines live and on-demand video with hybrid monetization models, unique data and insights, unmatched customer service, and the largest independent premium video marketplace, providing the entire media ecosystem with enhanced scale, transparency, and revenue.
- Our video players are embedded directly on publisher sites including Accuweather, Axel Springer, Dotdash Meredith, McClatchy, Penske Media Co., and more.
- We work with leading brands and agencies including American Express, Citi, Dentsu, Mars, UM, and more helping them target ads against our publishers’ video content.
- We power streaming for over 2,000 blue-chip media companies, including 80% of the top 25 Comscore US publishers. As the largest independent global video network across CTV and OLV, we reach over 1B unique users and deliver 30B+ combined video plays and ad impressions every month.
The Product Management Team:
The advertising product team is based in US and Romania, collaborating closely with engineering teams to develop and enhance features related to programmatic auction, identity/data services, and the ad server/exchange. You will join at an exciting time, following the merger between Connatix and JWP, contributing to ongoing integration projects and strategic initiatives that focus on optimizing ad monetization. This includes planning, prioritizing, and delivering a roadmap aimed at scaling premium inventory and enabling commercial success within the advertising group.
The Opportunity:
As the Senior Product Manager, you will lead products that make a direct and measurable impact on advertising performance. You will support OLV publishers and CTV broadcasters, while also addressing the needs of advertisers and channel partners. Your responsibilities include defining strategic direction, prioritizing high-growth areas within the advertising product group, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, demand/identity partners, and publisher/broadcaster clients to align the product roadmap with evolving business needs. Key areas of growth and success include demand integrations, differentiation across OLV and CTV, and monetization performance.
As a Senior Product Manager, you will:
- Develop a product vision for advertising solutions by interacting with key clients, partners, and conducting market research.
- Set, track, and optimize performance metrics that align with company and team goals to ensure progress toward desired outcomes.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver product functionality that meets evolving business needs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends to proactively address future customer requirements and enhance our product offerings.
- Lead prioritization efforts across engineering teams and manage communication, including release notes, for products under your purview.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and act as a level-two escalation point for technical questions and issues.
Requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of experience in product management or a related function.
- Expertise in digital and/or programmatic advertising.
- Proven experience using data-driven insights to make decisions.
- A track record of successfully launching products from concept to market in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technical background with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Online Video technology.
- Familiarity with DSPs/SSPs/Identity Partners.
- Deep understanding of advertiser objectives and challenges.
Perks of being at JWP Connatix, U.S
Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success!
As a full time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Private Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage for you and your family
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Quarterly and Annual Team Events - because team building is important!
- Professional Career Development Program and Career Development Progression
- New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
- Monthly Connectivity Stipend
- Free and discounted perks through JWP Connatix's benefit partners
- Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
- Fireside chats with individuals at JWP Connatix
*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company.