Lead Product Manager - O&O and Programmatic (Cox Media)

Cox Communications, Inc. is seeking a Lead Product Manager to support its Cox Media team. As part of the Cox Media Product Management Team, the Lead Product Manager is responsible for comprehensive lifecycle management of assigned advertising products within Cox Media's local advertising portfolio including but not limited to the design and maintenance of processes for driving revenue on existing products, rolling out product enhancements, launching new products, and evaluating and potentially decommissioning underperforming products.Primary Responsibilities and Essential FunctionsDemonstrate subject matter expertise on assigned products by leading cross-departmental efforts that will drive the success of the Product Management Team, including but not limited to the following:Partnering with Sales team to identify strategies for increasing market share, product usage and growing revenue for all productsCollaborate with Cox Media markets to facilitate product launches and/or enhancements, ensure proper training, inform compelling marketing collateral, and gather market and customer feedbackAlign with Marketing Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure product offerings/benefits are properly positioned and back by data-driven researchPartnering with the third-party vendor partners, Digital Center of Excellence (DCOE) and Operations teams to implement fulfillment and billing practices consistent with Cox Media sales philosophyPartnering with Business Enablement team to ensure internal stakeholder needs are properly addressed and documented throughout the product lifecyclePartnering with Finance team to develop and maintain an operating plan and budget for assigned products and manage expenses within the budget, including vendor paymentsDriving product enhancements forward working and developing requirements with technology in an agile development environmentAssist in the development of business cases to support product and services roadmap investments, identifying opportunities to enhance the value of the portfolio and adjacent productsRecommend/make decisions regarding programs that have a significant impact to business outcomes and carry potential consequences if unsuccessfulContinuously evaluate programmatic inventory sources for additional opportunities and optimization maximizing campaign yields by establishing partnerships across the OTT / CTV ecosystemSurveying the marketplace for new inventory sources that drive additional revenue growth; lead partnership and negotiations with new supply partners and publishersWork closely with field local sales, national rep firm, and other partner sales channels, ensuring that each group has a fresh perspective of products, knows how products fit into the suite or portfolioInterface with local, national and sales teams providing subject matter expertise on products and client strategy where applicableVendor management of third party relationships ensuring a high level of accountability and customer service with continual evaluation of performance and relationshipDevelop, evaluate, and maintain leading business relationships internally and externally with partners, peers, vendors to articulate our needs for products and services that help facilitate company goals.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related discipline (Marketing, Advertising, Business, etc.) and 6 years of experience in a related field (B-to-B product/brand management, media/advertising sales management, etc.); The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 4 years of experience; Or a PhD or relevant Doctorate Degree and 1 year of experience; Or 10 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.Demonstrated experience with Digital Media advertising products requiredPrevious experience working with digital video advertising, Freewheel and modules such as Audience Manager tools, and technology integrations.Experience or knowledge of advanced video advertising concepts including Addressable TV, Programmatic, Partner Inventory Management, DSPs, etc.Strong ability to work across departmental boundaries to drive toward common goalsAbility to work with and manage external partners to achieve company objectivesMust be able to understand priority trade-offs to drive business resultsProven ability to develop detailed work plans and execute under pressure. Must be able to work independently and deliver measurable resultsMust be a team-player and thrive in an environment that promotes strong individual skills that are easily applied to goals of the team and companySelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced and sometime ambiguous environment, complete multiple tasks at one time, meet deadlines and self-recognize and adapt to priorities that change oftenExceptional interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skillsStrong organization, detail, problem-solving and follow-up skills. Exudes a professional image inside and outside the companyAbility to build and maintain constructive partnerships with diverse group of internal and external work groupsShows commitment to self-development by demonstrated desire to learn new ways of doing business, staying abreast of competitors/industry major initiativesAbility to influence people that don't report into the positionStrategic analysis and planning experienceWillingness to travel by car and/or air as neededPC skills required, including strong working knowledge of all MS productsPreferred Qualifications2+ years of experience in a management role or leading cross functional projects preferred.1+ years Supervisory or management experienceProject management software experience a plus.DSP/SSP experience related to inventory negotiationUSD 108,800.00 - 181,400.00 per yearCompensation:Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.Benefits:The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Created: 2025-10-19