Product Manager (Programmatic Political Ad Agency)

Vaco; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A media technology company is looking for a Product Manager to work in political advertising. This fully remote position involves leading product feature development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving user experiences through data-driven solutions. Applicants should have a background in product management and ad-tech, with strong communication skills. Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of product management experience, including launching complete product features.
• 1-3 years of experience in ad-tech, including digital campaign management or product roles.
• Ability to translate product ideas into clear requirements for engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire lifecycle of product features from concept to launch.
• Create detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) using AI tools.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to guide feature development.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

UX principles

Data-centric product development

AI/ML technology familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Product Management, or a related field

Job description

Client: DSP Media Technology Company
Role: Product Manager (Political Ad Agency)
(Political Vertical)
Salary: $90,000-$110,000
Type: Permanent

Location: Fully Remote (prefer a candidate who is local to the D.C Area but would still work remotely). Must work on EST timezone.

We are seeking a Product Manager to join our team in the programmatic advertising space, focusing on the political and advocacy sector. The role involves working at the intersection of technology, user experience, and campaign strategy to deliver data-driven ad products for political campaigns, consultants, and advocacy groups. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify user pain points, support existing products, and implement improvements to enhance customer experience. This position is suitable for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and aims to influence digital tools used by major political organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the entire lifecycle of customer-facing product features, from concept to launch, including creating user stories, use-case scenarios, and user flows.
2. Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with UX, engineering, sales, and other product managers.
3. Create detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and design specifications, utilizing AI tools to improve communication and clarity.
4. Rapidly prototype MVPs using low-code and AI-driven platforms to test ideas and gather feedback quickly.
5. Evaluate and test emerging AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Vercel, Lovable) to enhance workflows, automate tasks, and develop innovative product solutions.
6. Gather, analyze, and prioritize user feedback, especially from political clients, to guide feature development and product roadmap planning.
7. Support users through onboarding, training, and ongoing inquiries, acting as a bridge between technical teams and political users.
8. Work with cross-functional teams to assess product impacts, manage dependencies, and make strategic decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Product Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of product management experience, including launching complete product features.
• 1-3 years of experience in ad-tech, including digital campaign management or product roles.
• Ability to translate product ideas into clear requirements for engineering teams.
• Understanding of UX principles, wireframing, user flows, and A/B testing.
• Experience building intuitive, data-centric products with clean interfaces.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and hands-on experience with AI tools for documentation, support, or experimentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in prioritization and feature planning.
• Passion for customer engagement and experience incorporating user feedback into product improvements.