Product Manager, Ad Supply Management

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NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business. We are seeking a Product Manager for our Ad Supply Management team to oversee ad supply intelligence and automation. This person will help the business understand how our ad inventory is used, and develop products that allow action to be taken at scale as a result of those observations. 
 
Core Responsibilities include: 

• Develop a deep understanding of the business objectives, impacts, and requirements of NBCU’s advertising products 
• Observe common and repeated actions taken by Sales and Operations stakeholders, and scope requirements for end to end automation of each analysis and subsequent process. 
• Manage API product development roadmap, ensuring stakeholder feedback is properly prioritized against business needs 
• Develop and iterate on features of ad supply APIs with stakeholders 
• Evaluate and communicate business priorities to advance necessary development 
• Collaborate with product, tech, strategy, and partner leads work through challenges and deliver great products on-time  
• Balance several ongoing initiatives, using multitasking and project management skills to maintain momentum 
• Drive consistency in ad delivery models across platforms and endpoints 
• Support product functionality and technical inquiries posed by internal stakeholders 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience working in the digital media space, ideally with a premium publisher or ad tech company 
• Experience with ad serving technologies including FreeWheel, DFP/Google Ad Manager, and programmatic marketplaces. This ideally would come from working directly on an Ad Ops or Ad Tech team, but adjacent work would be acceptable in certain cases 
• Experience working with APIs and/or data platforms 
• Ability to define and analyze success metrics and input metrics 
• Strong technical background, including understanding of streaming video and web/app design 
• Familiarity with agile development practices and JIRA (or similar project management tool) 
• Proven ability to work with developers and engineers 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Energetic self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys thinking critically to solve problems 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills 

Desired Characteristics:

• You like our content and are passionate about our brands.  
• You understand that ads have a place on the Internet, so why not make them as beautiful as possible! 
• You are interested in building relationships with co-workers and stakeholders to create a collaborative and optimistic workplace. 
• You are interested in media and advertising industry publications and have the ability to translate new trends for stakeholders, helping to keep NBCU ad tech at the forefront of digital advertising. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in New York, New York 

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].