Head of Data (remote)

Who We Are

Verve Group has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve Group is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve Group’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Verve Group is a subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). Learn more at www.verve.com.

As the Head of Data you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all data initiatives within the Verve Group with a team of skilled product managers and specialists to drive the development and delivery of data products that align with our company's mission and vision. You will play a critical role in defining and executing the data strategy, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that our data products drive our revenues and meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.

This position can be occupied in New York in a hybrid set-up or filled remotely in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Utah, Washington D.C.

What You Will Do

• Drive and own the commercial and product roadmaps including O&O-data, behavioral data and contextual data

• Be the go-to person pertaining to data for direct clients and agencies as well as internal stakeholders

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data product strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and objectives; Identify market opportunities, user needs, and industry trends to guide product development

• Define use cases for our supply and demand businesses to be more data and AI led

• Active participation in external forums advocating around the upcoming privacy standards and use of data
  

• Actively propose and structure partnerships across the advertising eco-system to enable media to become more effective

• Manage and mentor a team of data product managers and experts, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities, career growth, and professional development

• Own client relations by regularly interacting with key contacts including clients, agencies and data partners

• Conduct market research, gather user feedback, and analyze data to identify opportunities for product improvements and innovations; Stay informed about competitors and market trends

• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and successful product development and launch

• Set high-quality standards for data products, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure that products meet or exceed performance expectation; Monitor product performance and address any issues promptly

• Implement data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Manage the budget for data team, resource allocation and cost control

• Effectively communicate the value and progress of data products to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership and customers

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, business)

• Proven experience in product management, with a strong focus on data products and data-driven solutions

• Strong understanding and leverage of Machine Learning and AI capabilities for both, server and client side, to be able to keep advertising highly efficient and personalized

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and mentoring product management teams

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and understand complex technical concepts

• An innova