Product Manager, Ads

VIDAA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation support

Opportunity for international travel

Job summary

A leading company in smart TV technology is seeking a Product Manager, Ads to drive the vision and execution of advertising products. You will optimize user experience while monetizing content across millions of devices. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product management, strong ad-tech knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. This full-time role is based in Amsterdam and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in ad-tech or connected TV.
• Strong understanding of DSPs, SSPs, Ad Servers.
• Experience with CTV / OTT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the ads product strategy.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Product management in ad-tech

Advertising ecosystems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

Overview

VIDAA Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Job Title: Product Manager, Ads (Smart TV OS)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (On-site, 5 days a week)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven Ads Product Manager to join our Product team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution of our advertising products within our Smart TV Operating System. You will shape the future of how ads are delivered across millions of connected devices globally—balancing user experience, monetization, and advertiser value.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, data, marketing, business development, and sales to build and scale a best-in-class advertising platform that includes ad serving, demand/supply integrations, targeting, measurement, and innovative TV ad formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the ads product strategy for the Smart TV OS platform, aligning with company vision and revenue goals.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle: requirements, roadmap, design, development, launch, and ongoing iteration.
• Partner with engineering teams to design scalable ad-tech infrastructure, including ad server, DSP/SSP integrations, data platforms, SSAI, and measurement tools.
• Collaborate with sales, business development, and partnerships teams to enable growth with advertisers, agencies, content partners, and demand partners.
• Work closely with the marketing team on new product launches and ongoing communications to ensure successful adoption and positioning.
• Champion user experience, ensuring that advertising enhances (and never degrades) the content viewing experience.
• Monitor ad performance, KPIs, and user feedback to continuously optimize product features and roadmap priorities.
• Stay ahead of industry trends (CTV, programmatic, privacy regulations, AI-driven targeting) to ensure innovation and compliance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for advertising products internally and externally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in ad-tech, digital advertising, or connected TV.
• Strong knowledge of advertising ecosystems (DSPs, SSPs, Ad Servers, DMPs, SSAI, measurement & attribution).
• Experience with CTV / OTT platforms and understanding of both linear and digital advertising models.
• Excellent analytical skills; comfortable working with data to drive product decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to align diverse teams across geographies.
• Experience working in global markets and navigating GDPR / privacy regulations is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, up to 20% of the time.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of advertising in the connected TV ecosystem reaching millions of households worldwide.
• Work in an international, fast-paced environment with offices and teams across multiple continents.
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and relocation support if needed.
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact, where your work directly influences the product experience of millions of users.