Product Manager

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Finalist 'Best AI Tool', 2024 Digiday Technology Awards

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The Role

We're seeking a talented and driven Product Manager with 4+ years of product management experience in advertising technology to join our team and lead the development of our contextual data product, Reticle .

Reporting to VP of Product, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital advertising in a privacy-first world.

The role will either be remote or hybrid for team members residing in the Greater Toronto Area.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Lead the product and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams, driving product strategy.
• Advanced Market Analysis : Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and identify strategic partnerships from a return on investment (ROI) and build-vs-buy perspective.
• Lifecycle Management : Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conception to release, ensuring the timely delivery of product advancements that align with business objectives and customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful product development and launch, balancing resources and priorities across the organization.
• Product Evangelism : Act as a product evangelist, promoting the product's story internally and externally, and representing the company in customer interactions to gather feedback and drive adoption.
• Innovation and Differentiation : Identify gaps in the market and develop innovative solutions to differentiate the product offerings, leveraging advanced technical and market knowledge.
• Team Syncs : Regular syncs with data science and engineering team members to ensure alignment, focus, and team cohesion.
• KPI and Metrics Management : Define and track success metrics for products, using data-driven insights to optimize product performance and inform strategic decisions.

Required Skills :

• Proven Track Record : Demonstrated success in managing all aspects of a product throughout its lifecycle, with a strong background in product management and strategy development.
• Technical Expertise : Solid technical background with experience in software development, web technologies, and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Leadership and Influence : Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
• Education : A master's degree in a relevant field such as business, computer science, or engineering may be preferred, along with extensive experience in the industry.
• Communication and Presentation : Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Interview Process :

• Video Screener : Answer a few quick questions about yourself and your interest in the role.
• Panel Interview : With our VP of Product and members of the engineering team
• Senior Team Members : Meet Leaders Across our Business

Our Values :

We know our people are what allows us to achieve all that we do and that’s why it’s important that everyone we bring onto our team lives our values with us.

• Courage
• 1️⃣ One Team
• Resilience
• Empowerment

Hotspex Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.