Sr. Director, Product Management

Comcast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 206,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Senior Director to lead the Exchange & Curation product portfolio and manage the product management team. You will define the vision, drive priorities, and align with Engineering, Commercial and other partners to deliver high-impact ad tech solutions.

You will guide strategic decisions, anticipate industry trends, and drive initiatives that strengthen market position and long-term growth. Travel and flexible schedules may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of PMs.
• Experience managing multiple product lines in Ad Tech/Media.
• Industry experience - Ad Tech, Media, Programmatic, SSP/DSP, Agency experience, Curation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget launches of new services, features, and enhancements.
• Serving as the go-to subject‑matter expert for assigned product lines, guiding strategic decisions.
• Assessing market needs and opportunities for new products through rigorous research and feasibility studies.
• Managing the collection and analysis of market intelligence to inform product line strategies.
• Participating in product lifecycle management, including modifications, cost reductions, and strategic pricing decisions.
• Developing strategic business plans, setting goals, and managing budgets to drive sales and profitability.
• Recommending strategies to expand market share and enhance overall product profitability.
• Overseeing product planning and scheduling, aligning with sales forecasts and inventory requirements.
• Establishing policies and procedures that support the achievement of strategic product goals.

Skills

People management

Product management

Advertising technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

The Senior Director will be responsible for leading the Exchange & Curation product portfolio and product management team, defining the product vision and strategy and translating it into clear priorities and investment decisions. Leads, develops and manages a team of product professionals, ensuring strong execution and alignment across Product, Engineering, Commercial and other cross-functional partners. Serves as a senior product leader with clients, partners and the broader advertising ecosystem, representing FreeWheel’s product strategy and using market and customer insights to shape product direction. Anticipates industry trends, identifies new opportunities and drives strategic product initiatives that deliver customer value, strengthen FreeWheel’s market position and contribute to long‑term business growth.

Job Description

Requirements

• Experience managing a team of PMs
• Experience managing multiple product lines
• Industry experience - Ad Tech, Media, Programmatic, SSP, DSPs, Agency Experience, Curation

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget launches of new services, features, and enhancements
• Serving as the go-to subject‑matter expert for assigned product lines, guiding strategic decisions
• Assessing market needs and opportunities for new products through rigorous research and feasibility studies
• Managing the collection and analysis of market intelligence to inform product line strategies
• Participating in product lifecycle management, including modifications, cost reductions, and strategic pricing decisions
• Developing strategic business plans, setting goals, and managing budgets to drive sales and profitability
• Recommending strategies to expand market share and enhance overall product profitability
• Overseeing product planning and scheduling, aligning with sales forecasts and inventory requirements
• Establishing policies and procedures that support the achievement of strategic product goals
• Developing and managing comprehensive product offerings, supporting cross‑functional strategy and product rollout initiatives
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Employees at all levels are expected to:
• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game‑changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills

People Management; Product Management; Advertising Technologies

Salary

New York Pay Range: $206,445.02 - $309,667.52

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non‑sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best‑in‑class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +