Senior Director, Product Management

DT; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 259,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Turbine in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to lead platform operations for our on-device solutions and to drive SDK and distribution strategy at scale. You will own the evolution of the mobile platform and partner with carriers, OEMs, and developers globally.

You’ll manage a team of product managers, align cross-functional teams, govern regulatory and security priorities, and champion experimentation to deliver measurable platform value across markets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in mobile ecosystems, platform distribution, or mobile ad tech.
• 3+ years at Director level or above.
• Experience shipping SDK- or device-layer products close to the OS.
• Carrier or OEM relationships and regulatory fluency.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute platform strategy — own the roadmap for our on-device distribution platform.
• Lead platform consolidation — unify SDK surface into a cohesive, high-performance framework.
• Own carrier and developer partnerships — align with carriers and developers on strategy, commercialization and compliance.
• Drive platform security and integrity — develop SDK-based layers to protect developers and partners.
• Build and lead the PM team — mentor and scale a multi-vertical product management group.
• Navigate regulatory complexity — translate policy shifts into proactive product strategy.

Skills

Mobile product management

Platform distribution

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven development

Tools

SDK

Android

Job description

At Digital Turbine, we make mobile advertising experiences more meaningful and rewarding for users, app publishers, and advertisers — intelligently connecting people in more ways, across more devices. We provide app publishers and advertisers with powerful ads and experiences that captivate consumers, fuel performance, and help telecoms and OEMs supercharge awareness, acquisition, and monetization. In a rapidly evolving industry, we are constantly innovating and creating better paths of discovery to connect consumers, publishers, and advertisers across the mobile ecosystem.

Please note that Digital Turbine is a hybrid work environment-only candidates local to the posting location will be considered.

Digital Turbine — Senior Director, Product Management

Location: New York, NY | Durham, NC | Austin, TX

About Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine (Nasdaq: APPS) is the leading independent mobile growth platform, sitting at the intersection of carriers, OEMs, and the global app economy. Our technology powers how apps get discovered, installed, and monetized at scale — across hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.

Role Summary

We are looking for a strategic and technically fluent Senior Director of Product Management to lead platform operations for our on-device solutions. You will own the evolution of our mobile platform, drive SDK and distribution strategy, and position Digital Turbine as the partner of choice for carriers, OEMs, and developers globally.

You’ll manage a team of Product Managers, navigate complex carrier and developer relationships, and operate at the intersection of platform, monetization, and regulatory strategy.

About The Sr. Director, Product Management Role

• Define and execute platform strategy — own the roadmap for our on-device distribution platform, driving global scale and partner adoption.
• Lead platform consolidation-drive the technical unification of our SDK surface into a cohesive, high performance framework for internal and external use.
• Own carrier and developer partnerships — align closely with major telecommunications carriers and top-tier developers on distribution strategy, commercialization, and compliance.
• Drive platform security and integrity — lead the development of SDK-based layers that protect developers and partners against evolving mobile platform risks.
• Build and lead the team — directly manage, mentor, and scale a product management team across multiple platform verticals. Drive a culture of experimentation and accountability.
• Navigate regulatory complexity — serve as the internal expert on mobile ecosystem shifts, OS policy changes, and the regulatory landscape affecting app distribution. Translate developments into proactive product strategy.
• Elevate partner engagement — turn partner business reviews into strategic, cross-functional exercises that reflect the full breadth of our platform value.

About YOU As The Sr. Director, Product Management

• Technically fluent — you're comfortable in the details of mobile OS environments, SDK architecture, and distribution mechanics. Engineering respects you.
• A clear-eyed operator — you run tight teams, drive decisions, and don't let ambiguity become an excuse for inaction.
• A relationship builder — carriers, developers, and internal stakeholders trust you. You know how to manage high-stakes external relationships without losing momentum.
• Regulatory-aware — you follow the mobile ecosystem closely and translate policy shifts into product action before they become problems.
• A people developer — you build PMs up, not just manage them. You know the difference.

You Have Experience In

• Mobile platform or ad tech product management — 12+ years in mobile ecosystems, platform distribution, or mobile ad tech, with 3+ years at Director level or above.
• SDK or device-layer product — you've shipped products close to the OS. You understand Android, app distribution mechanics, and OEM dynamics.
• Carrier or OEM relationships — direct experience managing technical and commercial alignments with major telecom carriers or device manufacturers.
• Regulatory and compliance fluency — mobile app compliance, privacy legislation, and the ability to turn complex policy developments into clear product priorities.
• Cross-functional leadership — proven ability to lead product pods across engineering, commercial, and partner teams simultaneously.
• Data-driven product development — you build experimentation into the process, not as an afterthought.

Why Digital Turbine

• Real platform scale — hundreds of millions of devices and deep carrier relationships globally.
• A defining moment in mobile — the distribution landscape is shifting and this role sits at the center of it.
• High-ownership environment — real scope, real accountability, from day one.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and full benefits.

At Digital Turbine, we are committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $259,000 - $310,000, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (stock options, unlimited PTO and performance based bonus). We believe in fostering an environment where employees are valued and compensated fairly for their contributions.

Digital Turbine is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment for all.

About Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) powers superior mobile consumer experiences and results for the world’s leading telcos, advertisers and publishers. Our end‑to‑end platform uniquely simplifies the ability to supercharge awareness, acquisition and monetization — connecting our partners to more consumers, in more ways, across more devices.

The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and other cities around the world, serving top agency, app developer, and advertising markets.

We are honored to have achieved numerous awards as an employer of choice, around the world, including: BuiltIn’s Best Places to Work Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024, DUNS 100 Best Places to Work in Tech for 2023 and 2024, and BDICode’s 100 Best Companies to Work in 2024.

Digital Turbine is an equal opportunity employer committed to exemplifying diversity and inclusion around the world. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We embed diversity in our mindset, products, and teams to empower an inclusive, equitable, and culturally fluent environment. Building and continuously fostering this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators, partners, and innovators.

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