Data Product Manager - (Remote - US)

Mediavine is seeking an experienced Data Product Manager to join our Engineering team.

About Mediavine

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

Mission & Culture

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let’s talk!

Position Title & Overview:

In this  role, you will lead and manage our data projects, leveraging data as a core asset to drive business value. You will be responsible for building and leading data initiatives from the ground up, bridging the gap between our robust data infrastructure and our strategic business objectives.

As a Data Product Manager, you will oversee the collection, organization, storage, and sharing of data across the organization. Your deep understanding of data management, analytics, and product development will enable you to create and refine products that harness the power of data throughout their entire lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in SQL, data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), and BI tools (such as Domo and Looker). You excel at interpreting technical diagrams and data flow models, and you're adept at defining and measuring the value of data initiatives through well-crafted KPIs. The ability to champion data literacy and drive data adoption across the organization will be crucial to your success.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of data and analytics initiatives, ensuring timely completion with clear milestones
• Partner with engineering and business teams to align data strategy with company goals, ensuring regular updates and transparency
• Manage data infrastructure, including tools like Snowflake, Domo, and Looker, ensuring scalability and performance to meet business needs
• Translate complex data needs into actionable requirements and lead refinement sessions with engineering to ensure clarity before development
• Define and track KPIs for data initiatives, using insights to drive product iteration and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with commercial teams to develop go-to-market strategies for data products that align with customer and business needs
• Enforce data quality standards, conducting regular checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Track platform usage, forecast contract renewals, and work with teams to maintain optimal performance of data tools
• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation to explore new data technologies and foster a culture of experimentation and learning
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data infrastructure, quality, and security, proactively addressing issues before they affect timelines
• Stay agile to adapt to feedback, industry changes, and new data opportunities, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

Requirements

Location:

• Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

• 7+ years of product management experience, including defining, launching, and optimizing products and services
• 5+ years of experience working with data or analytics products
• Proficiency in SQL; ability to write and understand complex queries
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake) and BI tools (e.g., Domo, Looker)
• Experience with 0-to-1 product development, with a balanced approach to delivering quick wins and long-term value
• Experience efficiently communicating findings and progress to cross-functional teams, senior leadership with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in defining and tracking KPIs to measure project success
• Ad Tech industry experience and familiarity with technologies like OpenRTB, Prebid, and Google Ad Manager (GAM), preferred
• Experience with HubSpot integrations, preferred
• Engineering experience in Python, preferred
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance, preferred
• Familiarity with selecting, setting up, and using data syst