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

Product Vision
Roadmap Planning
Customer Discovery
Stakeholder Alignment
Engineering Partnership
Risk Management
Execution
Commercial Strategy

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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