Group Product Manager at Sovrn

Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, DataIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of product management experience, with success operating at a large product or multi-product level
Proven ability to own a product line end-to-end, from discovery through measurable customer outcomes
Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of spotting opportunities and turning them into results
Experience scaling SaaS or ad tech products in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments
Domain expertise in ad tech, commerce, or data products, with strong judgment on build vs buy vs partner decisions
Clear, persuasive communicator who can influence executives and align diverse stakeholders
Analytical and commercially aware with the ability to connect customer insight to business growth
History of effective product–commercial partnerships that drove adoption and growth
Strong ability to secure engineering commitment and drive execution discipline without direct authority
Currently live in, or willing to relocate to, the Boulder/Denver area (hybrid schedule with onsite in Boulder office)

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end success of a product—vision, roadmap, execution, and customer outcomes
Lead customer discovery to uncover unmet needs and translate them into high-value product opportunities
Partner with commercial leadership to ensure products are positioned for adoption and growth
Ensure engineering is resourced, aligned, and accountable, with clear status updates and early risk escalation
Drive disciplined execution with predictable delivery and transparent communication
Balance near-term improvements with long-term bets that expand product and market opportunity
Define and track success metrics around adoption, usage, NPS, and product impact
Influence across functions to raise the bar for customer focus, product craft, and execution excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product VisionRoadmap PlanningCustomer DiscoveryStakeholder AlignmentEngineering PartnershipRisk ManagementExecutionCommercial Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Group Product Manager role?

A successful candidate will have 7+ years of product management experience, with success operating at a large product or multi-product level, proven ability to own a product line end-to-end, and experience scaling SaaS or ad tech products.

What are the key responsibilities of the Group Product Manager?

You'll own the end-to-end success of a product line including vision, roadmap, execution, and customer outcomes, lead customer discovery, partner with commercial and engineering leadership, drive execution, and define success metrics.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Group Product Manager position?

A strong candidate has an entrepreneurial mindset, domain expertise in ad tech, commerce, or data products, is a clear communicator who influences executives, and demonstrates customer obsession with relentless execution.

Sovrn

Tools and products for publisher monetization

About Sovrn

Sovrn offers tools and advertising products designed for publishers to help them grow their audience and monetize their content. Their products include advertising tools that connect publishers with advertisers through a certified exchange, and Signal, which provides actionable insights to boost revenue. Sovrn differentiates itself by creating a mutually beneficial relationship, taking a share of the revenue generated through its tools, which motivates them to support publishers' success. The company's goal is to empower publishers with effective, easy-to-use tools that enhance their content creation and revenue generation.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$129MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Risks

Social media giants may divert ad spend from traditional publishers, affecting Sovrn's revenue.

Google's algorithm changes could reduce visibility and traffic for Sovrn's publisher clients.

Deprecation of third-party cookies challenges Sovrn's Ad Exchange product's targeted advertising.

Differentiation

Sovrn offers a certified ad exchange ensuring safe and relevant ads for audiences.

Their Signal product boosts publisher revenue with actionable insights, proven by case studies.

Sovrn's commerce services integrate content, audience, and commerce for seamless monetization.

Upsides

Partnership with Databricks enhances data sourcing and analysis for better audience insights.

New SaaS model reduces ad tech fees, attracting cost-conscious publishers.

Steering committee with top publishers fosters innovation in affiliate marketing.

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