Product Manager
Position:Product Manager
Location: Pune, India
Job Description:The Product Manager's role is to plan and deliver key product components throughout the product lifecycle. The Product Manger is an analytical and detail oriented person who will create preliminary product design concepts and drive the implementation of PubMatic components. As part of the Product Management group, the Product Manager will work closely with customers, user interface designers, developers, and QA engineers to ensure that product goals are met. Key activities include:
- Define the product strategy and roadmap for different PubMatic components based on customer interaction, industry analyst input, competitive dynamics, and other inputs
- Articulate and demonstrate the value of the components and their fit to the overall product strategy
- Effectively collaborate with business, marketing and technical teams to develop requirements, prioritize enhancements and drive features to completion
- Develop a functional understanding of the key technological and architectural basis of the PubMatic product
- Meticulously think through every aspect of the user experience, putting users' needs and expectations first in the definition of requirements
- Aggressively identify opportunities for improvement, and incorporate new product features into PubMatic on an ongoing basis
Required Skills
- Exceptional technical abilities and ability to work with engineers
- Technical knowledge of Internet-related industries such as Internet advertising or search
- Understanding of platforms and business issues, or the ability to quickly learn
- Ability to develop and understand a “big picture” view of the online advertising industry as well as the ability to drill-down into detail on the components that support this view
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, cross-geography team
- Ability to maintain own work plans and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and very dynamic environment
- 4 year technical Bachelor's degree; and
- Demonstrated product management expertise with 3-5 years experience. This experience must be in the following areas:
- Experience with online ad operations (Highly desirable)
- Experience developing Internet, SAAS (Software As A Service) or software products (Desirable)
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Cash bonus at the end of the year based on performance
- Stock options
- Free snacks in the office
- Medical insurance
PubMatic is focused on serving the needs of publishers by providing an industry leading platform that allows publishers to maximize their revenue while simultaneously reducing complexity.
PubMatic is comprised of a dynamic team with experience across a range of industries and company sizes, including leadership positions at established companies such Microsoft, SAP, Symantec, and McKinsey & Co. and startup companies such as Chipshot.com and PANTA Systems.
We value innovation, creativity, customer service, and integrity. We focus on results and having fun. We also try to do things a little differently at work, so people can be successful in their professional and personal lives. For example, if you need to go running at 3pm, go run! If you need to start work at 10am because you're not a morning person, start work at 10am. We offer unlimited vacation (you know when you're ready for a break) and every employee in our company receives a full benefits package. We have snacks and drinks for everyone (we'll get whatever you want, just let us know). We have a totally open door policy and encourage everyone to come up with and follow through on any "bright" ideas to push the company forward! We expect the best from our team so come to work charged and ready to dive in each day!
Contact
Please contact jointeam@pubmatic.com about this position.