Sr. Technical Product Manager - Publisher Systems

Connexity, a Taboola company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose for 25 years is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers, with proven success in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC. We connect over 60,000 publishers to 50,000 retailers around the world, generating $5m+ of sales every day across our suite of products (Skimlinks, ShopYourLikes, Connexity). We joined forces with Taboola in 2021 and Skimlinks in 2020, making us the first and largest, open-web source for Publishers and Creators to access eCommerce!

Connexity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Product Manager to join our dynamic team and lead the development and integration of our publisher systems. This role is critical in understanding the complexities of our various systems and ensuring they work seamlessly together to drive performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance marketing affiliate networks and a deep understanding of technical product management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and integration of publisher systems, ensuring seamless operation and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to define product requirements and prioritize features.
• Develop a deep understanding of our various systems and how they interact, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, including creating detailed product roadmaps and timelines.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the performance marketing and affiliate networks space.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to inform product decisions and improve user experience.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates on product status and key metrics.
• Ensure that all product solutions comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Drive clarity and consistency in communication, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by making decisive, well-informed decisions and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency to lead complex projects and provide clear guidance to the engineering team.
• Document processes for operating products and train the Operations Team.
• Interface with key customer clients to understand their business needs and evolve the Connexity Publisher offering.
• Assess the impact of changes on downstream systems and ensure all affected business units are informed of any significant updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical product management, preferably within the performance marketing or affiliate network industry.
• Strong technical background with experience in system integration and complex product ecosystems.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering successful products from concept to launch.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of current trends and technologies in performance marketing, affiliate networks, and digital advertising.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in gathering comprehensive requirements and securing stakeholder buy-in efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B2B2C experience: You have built products for businesses and end users
• Affiliate marketing familiarity: understanding of core affiliate marketing concepts including CPC vs CPA models,
• Experience working with publisher systems or similar platforms.
• Background in software development and program management is preferred

• Comfortable working closely with engineering teams and engineering management

• Technical skills including utilizing advanced SQL queries, python scripting, and basic understanding of coding principles

Benefits

Voted “Best Places to Work,” our culture is driven by self-starters, team players, and visionaries. Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, and EU. We offer top benefits including flexible time off, paid holidays, competitive comp, team events and more!

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we’re all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.

The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. The pay offered may vary depending on several factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation packages include a variety of perks such as Equity, 401(k) match, and rich benefits.

#HP