Senior Manager - Commercial Audience Data

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a strategic product owner dedicated to leading the next era of transformation for our award-winning audience-targeting solution; Aperture.

Our audience-targeting platform (built upon Permutive's technology) is undergoing a transformative journey to accelerate its journey to deliver performance-driven outcomes for our clients. As the lead product owner, you would be responsible and empowered to achieve this goal and to continue Aperture’s journey of breaking boundaries.

Reporting to The Director of Commercial Product and GTM, you will exert knowledge of DMPs, data strategy and experience delivering results. This is a managerial position, so as the team manager, you are comfortable mentoring and working on team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and lead comprehensive strategies to enhance Aperture’s purpose of driving client performance. 
• Client ready: Ensure commercial teams are empowered to use Aperture to accomplish client outcomes and on hand to provide support in senior meetings. 
• Partner management: Build a strategic relationship with our DMP partner, Permutive, and ensure we are best leveraging their technology, as well as inputting our needs into their roadmap.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Harness first-party data, minimizing third-party data reliance. Develop and implement measurement mechanisms to showcase performance improvements, ensuring quality assurance in segment building and analysis.
• Collaboration: Work with teams such as sales, planning, AdOps, post-sales, and TM/Insight, to create scalable retargeting solutions. Train and engage teams to focus on driving performance with top-tier clients.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Implement a reporting system to demonstrate and strengthen how Aperture drives client performance.
• Stay updated on industry trends to position Aperture competitively. Maximize opportunities arising from the decline in third-party cookies.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• 8+ years experience in media, with experience running DMPs/Audience functions. 
• Strategic Experience: Track record in working with Data Management Platforms (DMPs) at a strategic level.
• Analytical Proficiency: Data driven insights to enhance marketing efficiency and customer relationship depth.
• Results-oriented: Deep commitment to achieving performance improvements and exceeding organizational goals.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000

This is a Hybrid role from our NY office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped paid time off, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Professional 4

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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