Staff Product Manager (Streaming Monetization) Bucharest

Staff Product Manager (Streaming Monetization)
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Who We Are: Sirius
XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius
XM Media, Ads
Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius
XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and
- supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our
- acclaimed,
- leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius
XM’s vision to life every day. Sirius
XM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius
XM Holdings Inc. , Sirius
XM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and Sirius
XM; innovative adtech solutions powered by Ads
Wizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, Sound
Cloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, Sirius
XM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe. About Ads
Wizz Ads
Wizz, a subsidiary of Sirius
XM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. Ads
Wizz is the underlying monetization solution for
- known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, Ads
Wizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. Ads
Wizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries, and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania. How you'll make an impact: As a Staff Product Manager for Streaming Monetization, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to enhance and expand our monetization capabilities through the advanced Ad Insertion Suite (AIS). You will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of ad insertion technologies and strategies for both live streaming and podcasts, ensuring they align with Sirius
XM’s vision for the future of audio entertainment. Success in this role will be measured by improvements in ad targeting accuracy, ad delivery efficiency, and overall revenue growth from streaming services You will work closely with
- functional teams, including engineering, GTM, and the broader Ad Product team, to refine existing services and introduce new features that cater to the evolving needs of our diverse publisher base. This role will involve deep technical collaboration and strategic oversight to ensure our monetization strategies remain
- edge and effective. What you’ll do: Technical Leadership: Collaborate with engineering leads to oversee the product delivery lifecycle for AIS projects. Identify and implement improvements in ad insertion technologies, focusing on efficiency and scalability Own Product Vision/Roadmap: Prioritize and document projects, creating detailed tickets, requirements, and PRDs. Ensure these align with the overarching vision and product strategy Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with
- functional teams to ensure AIS initiatives are aligned with corporate strategy and address the specific needs and pain points of publishers Strategic Development: Promote innovation by identifying future trends and opportunities in ad insertion and streaming monetization. Drive the development of new features and capabilities to stay ahead of market demands Execution Excellence: Define problem spaces, key use cases, and product concepts. Rapidly validate theories and hypotheses to accelerate the company’s innovation velocity Ad Performance Optimization: Lead initiatives to improve ad targeting accuracy and delivery efficiency. Ensure robust analytics and reporting mechanisms are in place to track performance and outcomes Lifecycle Management: Be directly involved in all aspects of the ad insertion lifecycle, from the formation of ad requests to the final delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across the board What you'll need: Bachelor's or Master's Degree 7+ years of experience in advertising technology and media industries, with a focus on ad insertion and streaming monetization Deep understanding of audio ad insertion technologies and methodologies, including both
- side and
- side ad insertion Proven experience in managing products and services that support
- scale ad delivery and monetization Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Strong communication skills, capable of working directly with engineering leads to understand and influence technical implementations Ability to thrive in a
- paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment Confident and humble, with a collaborative mindset Our goal at Sirius
XM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. Sirius
XM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice. #LI-NV1 R-2024-07-23Who We Are: Sirius
XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius
XM Media, Ads
Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius
XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and
- supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our
- acclaimed,
- leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius
XM’s vision to life every day. Sirius
XM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius
XM Holdings Inc. , Sirius
XM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and Sirius
XM; innovative adtech solutions powered by Ads
Wizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, Sound
Cloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, Sirius
XM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe. About Ads
Wizz Ads
Wizz, a subsidiary of Sirius
XM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. Ads
Wizz is the underlying monetization solution for
- known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, Ads
Wizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. Ads
Wizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries, and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania. How you'll make an impact: As a Staff Product Manager for Streaming Monetization, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to enhance and expand our monetization capabilities through the advanced Ad Insertion Suite (AIS). You will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of ad insertion technologies and strategies for both live streaming and podcasts, ensuring they align with Sirius
XM’s vision for the future of audio entertainment. Success in this role will be measured by improvements in ad targeting accuracy, ad delivery efficiency, and overall revenue growth from streaming services You will work closely with
- functional teams, including engineering, GTM, and the broader Ad Product team, to refine existing services and introduce new features that cater to the evolving needs of our diverse publisher base. This role will involve deep technical collaboration and strategic oversight to ensure our monetization strategies remain
- edge and effective. What you’ll do: Technical Leadership: Collaborate with engineering leads to oversee the product delivery lifecycle for AIS projects. Identify and implement improvements in ad insertion technologies, focusing on efficiency and scalability Own Product Vision/Roadmap: Prioritize and document projects, creating detailed tickets, requirements, and PRDs. Ensure these align with the overarching vision and product strategy Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with
- functional teams to ensure AIS initiatives are aligned with corporate strategy and address the specific needs and pain points of publishers Strategic Development: Promote innovation by identifying future trends and opportunities in ad insertion and streaming monetization. Drive the development of new features and capabilities to stay ahead of market demands Execution Excellence: Define problem spaces, key use cases, and product concepts. Rapidly validate theories and hypotheses to accelerate the company’s innovation velocity Ad Performance Optimization: Lead initiatives to improve ad targeting accuracy and delivery efficiency. Ensure robust analytics and reporting mechanisms are in place to track performance and outcomes Lifecycle Management: Be directly involved in all aspects of the ad insertion lifecycle, from the formation of ad requests to the final delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across the board What you'll need: Bachelor's or Master's Degree 7+ years of experience in advertising technology and media industries, with a focus on ad insertion and streaming monetization Deep understanding of audio ad insertion technologies and methodologies, including both
- side and
- side ad insertion Proven experience in managing products and services that support
- scale ad delivery and monetization Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Strong communication skills, capable of working directly with engineering leads to understand and influence technical implementations Ability to thrive in a
- paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment Confident and humble, with a collaborative mindset Our goal at Sirius
XM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. Sirius
XM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice. #LI-NV1