Sr. Technical Product Manager, Ad Code

Raptive is seeking a Sr. Technical Product Manager to join our ad code team! The Ad Code Product Manager position will play a vital role in driving incremental revenue opportunities for our network of more than 5,000 publishers. This role reports to the SVP, Product and may include management opportunities.

The Sr. Technical Product Manager, Ad Code, will focus on building out and optimizing our core ad technology stack.

What you'll be doing:

• Monetization -- Developing new features and strategies that will drive more revenue for our publishers
• Revenue Optimization - Bringing ideas to the table to maximize ad cpm
• Page Performance -- How can we make sure our ad delivery is as fast and efficient as possible to provide for the right UX
• Page UX - Ensure a mixed balance of ads and visitor experience providing options and recommendations for our publishers
• Advertiser products -- What new formats are going to drive engagement and excite advertisers? How can we package data with our ad inventory to make it more compelling?
• Demand integrations -- which demand partners should we be working with and through what integrations? How can we leverage Prebid, OB and other wrapper technologies in the optimal way for our publishers, advertisers and end users

The skills and experience you will bring to the job:

• 8+ years in product management at a digital media, ad technology firm or similar
• Expert knowledge of Prebid, GAM, SSPs, DSPs and related programmatic technologies
• Excellent data analysis and data-driven decision-making skills, familiarity with applied statistical analysis
• Deep knowledge and technical understanding of web technology, advertising technology and related topics, such as JavaScript, browsers capabilities, ad servers, etc.
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful ad technology software products
• Command of the product development life-cycle, from market analysis to problem identification, validation, solution development, go-to-market and beyond
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills and experience applying them in the development of a product roadmap
• Expertise in agile software development methodologies and collaboration with engineering to execute a product strategy
• Managing other Product Managers a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

Key areas of expertise:

• Ad technology (Prebid, Prebid Server, Header Bidding, Auction Dynamics)
• Revenue Products (Display Ads, Video Ads, High Impact Ad Formats)
• Web technology (Browser Capabilities, Core Web Vitals, Page Performance and UX)

About Raptive 

Raptive’s mission is to power creator independence. We’re a creator company that provides revenue, audience, business solutions, and much more for creators and enterprise publishers. Since the very beginning of digital content creation, we’ve been allies and advocates for every kind of creator and charted the uncharted to help creators grow their businesses through it all. 

Today we are the catalyst for 5,000+ of the world’s most premium creators on the open web and rank as the tenth-largest digital property in the U.S. Creators who choose Raptive are premium content creators, trendsetters, iconic brands, and charismatic personalities, captivating more than 78% of U.S. audiences on their sites alone with the power to move and disrupt culture. They collectively rank #1 in Food, Family, Home, and Lifestyle--with a reach of more than 182M monthly unique visitors and more than half a billion followers across social platforms.

Creators are the future of media. And together, the future is ours to create. 

The base salary range for this position is $170,000-$230,000 The range provided is Raptive’s reasonable estimate of the annualized base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities. This role is eligible for additional  incentive compensation that isn’t included in the posted range.

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Raptive is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Raptive is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to a member of our recruiting team.