Sr. Product Manager, Machine Learning and Optimization Algorithms

Comcast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,741 - 221,612; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is looking for a Product Manager for the FreeWheel Streaming Hub to lead programmatic ad decisioning and optimization efforts. You will manage the roadmap and strategy while collaborating with various teams to implement advanced Machine Learning and AI models.

This position demands 5-7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on driving product strategy in a dynamic environment that embraces innovation.

The role is based in New York, offering competitive salaries ranging from $147,741.60 to $221,612.40.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in managing product roadmaps and implementing Machine Learning models.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage product strategy and objectives for programmatic ad decisioning.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize features and business opportunities.

Skills

Roadmap Management

Machine Learning (ML)

Programmatic Advertising

Agile Methodology

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Responsible for the product management activities of the Freewheel Streaming Hub Direct Sales Management team. Primary focus on building programmatic ad‑decisioning and optimization capabilities, partnering with Data Science to design and implement advanced Machine Learning and AI models within FreeWheel’s SSP platform Programmatic Module. This role will own a product area within the Direct Sales Management of products but will also partner with other Streaming Hub product managers to design and implement key features underpinning the Freewheel programmatic strategy across several investment areas: Programmatic Module, FW SSP and Marketplace Platform (Private and Exchange). Supports the Direct Sales Management team in reaching the team objectives and keeps leadership team informed of key developments and issues in their areas of responsibilities. Partners with other product team members across Freewheel to successfully deliver on dependencies. Responsible for the relationship with engineering peers within the Direct Sales Management team.

Job Description

Must Have: Machine Learning and AI models within SSP platform Programmatic Modules. Optimization Algorithms. Sr. Product Management.

Core Responsibilities

• Plans and maintains the overall roadmap, strategy and objectives for a product area that focuses on building programmatic ad decisioning and optimization capabilities for Programmatic Module.
• Owns coordination with other PMs to drive designs across use cases for that product area.
• Owns the coordination with the engineering teams responsible for delivery of the product area.
• Owns designs and implementation for key capabilities within the Direct Sales Management product suite Programmatic Module area.
• Partners with Go‑to‑market teams for the release of key capabilities within the Direct Sales Management product suite Programmatic Module area.
• Applies understanding of internal product technologies and is aware of other technologies in programmatic advertising industry.
• Works with stakeholders to clearly identify opportunities, outline business cases and prioritize features within the Direct Sales Management Programmatic Module roadmap.
• Demonstrates good project and time management skills, ensures timely delivery of projects, and effectively escalates issues.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment across areas of ownership.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime 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.

Skills

Roadmap Management; Machine Learning (ML); Functional Requirements; Programmatic Advertising; Cross‑Functional Collaboration; Agile Methodology

Salary

Primary Location Pay Range: $147,741.60 - $221,612.40

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.

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

5-7 Years

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.