Product Manager

Start.io is a sell-side omnichannel advertising platform powered by real-time mobile audiences. We deliver hundreds of millions of ads per day across thousands of leading global apps and websites. Our platform uses AI to deliver more efficient, effective and precise digital advertising campaigns. Our direct integration with thousands of mobile publishers gives us access to more than 50 billion first-party data signals per day worldwide. Marketers use these anonymized signals to understand and predict consumer behavior, identify new opportunities and fuel business growth.]

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our Global Product team.

What will you do?

• Lead and own the SDK monetization product, focusing on programmatic monetization for our In-app SDK and its Experience
• Design and execute the roadmap for our core products, ensuring it exceeds client expectations and remains an innovative solution in the industry.
• Demonstrate a very strong combination of inbound and outbound industry product vision and understanding.
• Actively engage in client conversations, understanding their business and technical needs, and translating them into strategic product decisions.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, customer care, sales and account managers) to coordinate and communicate product releases and features.
• Lead the development cycles and priorities, serving as the bridge between the business and technical aspects of the team.

Client Relations:

• Build strong relationships with industry leaders and third-party service providers, fostering meaningful connections that contribute to product growth and improvement.
• Oversee the successful launch of products, analyzing their effectiveness and success.

Strategic Vision:

• Play a pivotal role in decision-making processes related to the company's flagship product, future plans, and growth direction.
• Stay tuned to industry trends in mobile app monetization, regulatory requirements, publisher needs and wants as well as cutting-edge optimization strategies, adapting our product strategy accordingly.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years as a Product Manager, with expertise in programmatic supply side platforms (SSPs or DSPs), preferably with expertise in mobile SDKs, particularly in adTech monetization.
• Experience with Scrum methodology, PRD writing, and user story creation.
• Familiarity with global team management, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage the expectations of various stakeholders and executives.
• Positive, "go-getter" approach, ability to work under pressure while multi-tasking, attention to detail, and excellent English language skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Programmatic for in-app and web: oRTB, Header Bidding and Prebid
• Experience in In-app bidding foundation, mediation and standards understanding.
• Experience in CTV monetization
• Data-minded with the ability to independently write basic SQL queries.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of ad tech in the mobile apps monetization space, join us on this exciting journey!