Hybrid Director, Product Strategy
On-site a minimum of 4x a month in office (likely around 4-8x per month) in Philadelphia, Northern NJ, or NYC The Director, Product Strategy is a leader in the development and management of leading edge media planning and buy management systems and processes. This individual identifies, cultivates, and manages strategic alliances, conducts regular industry evaluations, and collaborates with internal teams to drive product integration and adoption. They will also champion and lead the strategic workflow of our core SaaS platform and Artificial Intelligence agents and assistants embedded within it. They prioritize development efforts, and contribute to a high-performing team to achieve our ambitious growth goals. Key Responsibilties: SaaS Platform Strategy: Lead the strategic roadmap and evolution of our core SaaS platform, identifying and prioritizing key partners, solutions, and approaches that align with our business objectives Artificial Intelligence in Product Strategy: Manage the roadmap and prioritization of AI agents, assistants, and generative AI tools within the SaaS platform Proactive Industry Evaluations: Conduct thorough industry evaluations to identify emerging technologies and potential partners that can enhance our product offerings and competitive advantage Operating System Convergence: Spearhead the integration of features and functions across the operating system into a consistent and seamless user experience that reduces manual downstream work and focuses teams on strategic work Product Alignment: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including product development, marketing, and sales, to integrate disparate solutions and drive adoption Agile Customer Targeting Solutions & Emerging Tech Collaboration: Work closely with product strategy teams who lead customer targeting solutions and emerging tech to ensure workstreams connect and interface seamlessly with core planning and buying platforms Roadmap & Prioritization Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leaders and proactively negotiate the prioritization of development efforts to ensure alignment with customer and industry needs. Management Responsibilities; Supervise management level staff as required and maintain quality control of work produced by team members Build career development plans for direct reports and ensure that all team members have actionable development plans Track performance of staff against goals and regularly provide coaching for excellence Complete yearly performance reviews of staff members Requirements: 10+ years of experience in technology partnerships, product management, or a related field. Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and managing complex technical systems and applications Deep understanding of the software development landscape and emerging technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills Experience in the adtech and/or martech industry preferred Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent Apply tot his job