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The Director of Product Management oversees a team managing the demand-side platform, focusing on product strategy, team development, and collaboration across departments to enhance product offerings in the advertising technology sector.
WHO WE ARE
At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.
We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Basis' Product team guides the innovation and development of our comprehensive tech platform, Basis. This team blends focus, collaboration, and creativity to fulfill our mission in creating a transformative tool that makes work more streamlined and fulfilling for those who power the ad tech industry.
Customer experience is at the forefront of this team’s work—and also includes market research, cross-departmental stakeholder collaboration, user testing, communicating feature requests to engineers and designers, monitoring impact of new feature rollouts, measuring returns on product investments, and more. Together, they leverage their diverse industry experience and talent to brainstorm new ideas, iterate on old ones, and create the best possible product for our customers.
WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
We’re looking for someone who is excited to work with a dedicated group of product managers, designers, and engineers to solve problems facing online marketers today. The Director of Product Management oversees a team of Product Managers working on our demand-side platform (DSP).
- Hiring and developing a high-performing team of product managers and senior product leaders, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability.
- Setting and driving long-term product strategy and goals that align with company objectives and customer needs.
- Partnering with executive stakeholders to prioritize investments, shape roadmaps, and guide key decisions.
- Building and scaling systems that streamline discovery, planning, and delivery across multiple teams.
- Ensuring high standards of product thinking, execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Developing a deep understanding of the advertising industry, digital ad campaign management, and customer challenges.
- Identifying and validating new product opportunities that enhance long-term product vision and business impact.
- Breaking down complex problems into actionable steps that drive product design, development, and measurable results.
- Managing tradeoffs in time, scope, and cost to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining team focus and momentum.
- Defining and tracking key product metrics to make data-driven decisions and measure success.
- Communicating clear product plans, priorities, and updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Championing and evangelizing the product internally and externally, inspiring confidence and enthusiasm in the vision.
- Analyzing and understanding competitive offerings to position products effectively in the marketplace.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and target customer messaging.
- Representing the product organization across the company and in public forums as a strategic and inspiring leader.
What You Bring To The Table
- 12+ years of progressive experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work in product management, technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of management experience leading product teams, ideally within SaaS or cloud-based platforms.
- Deep expertise in the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including Real-Time Bidding (RTB), SSPs/Exchanges, DSPs, DMPs, identity and attribution providers, IVT/fraud detection, and other key ad tech partners.
- Strong understanding of campaign management workflows, reporting infrastructure, and financial systems within the digital advertising domain.
- Proven track record of delivering high-impact products and scaling cross-functional product organizations.
- Strategic leadership skills with the ability to define clear goals, apply OKR and SMART frameworks, and drive execution through influence and accountability.
- Analytical mindset with skill in breaking down large initiatives into achievable milestones, making tough prioritization decisions, and defending rationale with data and insight.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executives, partners, and customers through clear writing, presentations, and strategic conversations.
- Ad tech experience at a company operating a DSP, SSP, or exchange strongly preferred.
- Inclusive leadership philosophy committed to creating respectful environments where diverse voices are valued, supported, and empowered.
- Collaborative mindset that emphasizes equity, access, and continuous learning in all aspects of decision-making, design, and team culture.
Bonus Points
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
ANYTHING ELSE?
Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.
LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES
We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago.
We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.
Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.
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Top Skills
Ad Tech
Cloud-Based Platforms
Dmps
Dsps
Real-Time Bidding
SaaS
Ssps
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