Product Management Leader, Ad Platforms

Summary Posted: Jul 20, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200464761 At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers — helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content in a brand-safe environment, while supporting publishers and journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with captivated audiences. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone. We are seeking a world-class Product Management Leader to lead a team of product managers responsible for the next generation of marketplace algorithms and optimization features. Are you passionate about crafting products at the intersection of machine learning and user experience? Do you want to enable users to discover content that is exciting and relevant to them while driving value for advertisers? Are you interested in mentoring others to help them grow in their careers and become next generation leaders at Apple? If so, we are searching for you! The ideal candidate would have built products related to online advertising, search, recommendation systems, and human ratings with experience in ML/data driven product management. In addition, the ideal candidate would also have experience directly managing and developing people. We are looking for a strong leader who can define a product vision, strategy and roadmap, then successfully lead teams from development to launch and continued optimization and operation of the product. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications - 10+ years of product management experience building ML software products. - 5+ years of building advertising technology including platforms (ad exchange, or supply side platform), ad networks (mobile), and search advertising. - Demonstrated ability handling an impactful Product Management team. - Experience partnering with external teams and cross functional partners to deliver on shared outcomes. - Customer first point of view with a track record of building ML solutions that optimize for end user and advertiser experience goals. - Ability to demonstrate data driven approaches to justify product opportunities and measure success. - Solid understanding of modern machine learning and its components with track record of collaborating with ML engineers and data scientists on technical design discussions and proposing simple, creative solutions to sophisticated problems. - Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with an ability to influence and collaboratively build consensus. - Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities. Description Description - Define product vision and strategy for the Marketplace advertiser and user experience products, with a focus on building and improving ads relevance, matching, quality, integrity, and recommendations across our ad placements using the latest ML technologies. - Set clear metrics that measure the health of the ads marketplace and develop strategy to improve long term marketplace health by balancing business, advertiser, and user needs. - Work very closely with Data insights and Engineering (including Privacy, Yield management, Ad serving and Experimentation) teams to plan, develop and launch products at scale. - Collaborate with business partners to understand business direction, customer needs, product structure, and requirements. - Articulate strategy, progress, and status of product features in executive and leadership reviews. - Define, prioritize, and deliver marketplace product roadmap and product features based on business requirements and be responsible for the development, delivery, and deployment of solutions. - Attract, build, lead, and mentor a dedicated & diverse team of product managers globally. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS or MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, or related areas Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $210,900 and $364,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.