Staff Product Manager - Supply ML

Liftoff • Redwood City, CA

208d • $175,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Liftoff is the leading growth acceleration platform for the mobile industry, helping advertisers, publishers, game developers and DSPs scale revenue growth with solutions to market and monetize mobile apps. Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Influence, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence. We are looking for a seasoned Product Manager with a solid foundation in machine learning (ML) to spearhead the development and optimization of our Supply-Side Platform (SSP). The ideal candidate will leverage deep ML expertise to enhance the supply ecosystem and auction dynamics. This role requires an initiative-taking individual who can collaborate with various teams. They should be able to make complex machine learning concepts easy to understand for senior managers. Additionally, they will contribute to developing the SSP strategy.

Requirements

• 8 years related experience with a Bachelor's; 6 years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in product management roles.
• Proven experience in designing, analyzing, and optimizing auction-based systems within digital advertising ecosystems.
• Solid comprehension of ML concepts and experience collaborating with MLEs to integrate ML solutions into products.
• Strong data analysis capabilities with a track record of making data-driven product decisions.
• Great at making complex technical concepts understandable to everyone, including top managers and non-technical individuals.
• Takes charge in teams made up of different roles and actively works to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• One year focused on supply-side platforms, programmatic advertising, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for Liftoff's Yield SSP, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market needs.
• Analyze and enhance auction mechanisms to maximize yield and efficiency for our partners and clients.
• Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers to incorporate sophisticated ML models into the SSP.
• Work alongside engineering, data science, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless product development and deployment.
• Successfully communicate product vision, progress, and technical details to both technical teams and non-technical senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy.
• Define key goals (KPIs) and regularly review data to track product performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Collaborative culture with a diverse team
• Equity and health/vision/dental benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees