Technical Product Manager, Data Ad Products

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Mission Overview & Responsibilities: 

The Data Ad Products team sits at the intersection of AdTech and Big Data at the New York Times. We build ad targeting and audience segmentation systems, along with the datasets that power our measurement solutions, based on our deep knowledge of our content and users. 

As Technical Product Manager, you'll contribute to the profitability of The Times by advancing our digital advertising business, working with engineers, product designers, product marketers, data analysts, data scientists, and project management to deliver cutting edge products to both our Advertisers and Users. Join our team to build industry-leading products such as New York Times' enviable First Party Data program!

This role is based in our Times Square, New York City office.

Responsibilities:

Product Execution 

• Develop and prioritize the product strategy and roadmap for your portfolio based on partner needs, established performance metrics, and input from partners and company leadership
• Lead the product development lifecycle from discovery to delivery
• Define performance metrics and counter-metrics for product area

Stakeholder Management 

• Lead meetings with clear goals, agendas, and action items
• Ensure agreement by regularly communicating your team's priorities and roadmap, and soliciting feedback
• Demonstrate expertise communicating at all levels of the organization

Product Strategy 

• Create short and long-term product visions by identifying unmet needs
• Conduct user sessions to better understand our users - from Advertisers to readers to internal operations 

Team Health 

• Facilitate an inclusive team
• Provide unsolicited, constructive, and actionable feedback to colleagues
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• You will report to the Vice President of Data and AI Advertising Products

Basic Qualifications: 

• 2+ years experience in product management.
• Experience with agile software development.
• Documented experience communicating technical concepts, as shown in presentations, reports, or cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience in customer-facing roles or collaborative environments addressing customer or stakeholder needs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience data analytics, including the ability to interpret complex datasets, produce insights, and inform decision-making.
• Familiarity with current trends and innovations in advertising or media, expressed through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Exposure to working with Data Scientists or familiarity with foundational Machine Learning concepts (e.g., LLMs, GenAI, or classifier models).

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