Product Manager, Ads (Supply)

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Our Team:

The Ads Platform team builds the advertising systems and integrations that powers the delivery of ads using our world class content delivery ecosystem. We deliver ads in a manner that’s thoughtful of our member’s viewing experience and drive great outcomes for advertisers. We also ensure that advertiser brand safety is ensured during serving, members only see the most appropriate ads for them and Netflix’s advertising policies and contracts are thoroughly enforced.

Our team is new and yet faced with the ambitions of building highly performant advertising systems and delivering high impact to our business by monetizing our incredible slate of content. As one of the newest entrants in the Connected TV advertising space that’s rapidly growing, we seek to build unique value propositions that help us differentiate from the competition and become a market leader in record time.

What you'll be doing:

This Product Manager will be responsible for expanding Netflix ad supply and developing monetization strategies. In this role, they will:

• Define and execute a product strategy for the Ads Platform and translate the strategy into a product roadmap 

• Manage products from concept to launch, delivering features iteratively 

• Create strong partnerships with Netflix product teams, establishing continuous feedback loops to better understand their problems  

• Foster and contribute to a vibrant exchange of ideas, and effectively articulate your vision and strategy across the organization.

• Continuously evaluate and measure the success and effectiveness of our products, defining the metrics to drive this execution.

We’re seeking a candidate who has:

• 7+ years of Product Management experience with a proven record of successfully launching and scaling platforms

• Proven track record of successfully managing Ad Tech products throughout the product development lifecycle

• Demonstrated understanding of advertising ecosystems—including CTV ads—and member experience, with expertise in experimentation and measurement.

• Strong experience designing integrations with ad servers, SSPs and DSPs. Knowledge of APIs and integration frameworks for connecting with various ad tech platforms.

• Experience with real-time bidding (RTB) protocols and auction dynamics. Familiar with header bidding and server-side auctions.

• Experience in enabling audience onboarding, targeting etc.

• Strong understanding of advertising concepts such as publisher policies, frequency caps, sensitive categories and taxonomy mapping. Working understanding of inventory management systems and forecasting methodologies.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and articulate your product roadmap across business functions and geographies

• Comfortable working with ambiguity. This role is fluid, and will frequently evolve based on partner, strategy, and product priorities

• Exceptional communication skills, in writing and verbally, whether in small group discussions, large-scale presentations, or with executives

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead teams of designers, engineers, and business partners

• Comfortable applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to define success

 

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $440,000.00 - $725,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.