Director, Product Management - Ads

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Data Science, and Design to identify growth opportunities, develop product initiatives, and implement data-driven experiments to improve advertiser experience
• Effectively present and communicate strategy, implementation and growth plans to various stakeholders ranging from business audiences to senior leadership
• Distill the vision and strategy for the team to generate enthusiasm across cross-functional partners and executive leadership
• Challenge your cross-functional team to think boldly and channel that energy into concrete action
• Anticipate and remove obstacles that slow down or prevent us from delivering on operational, product and program objectives
• Build, lead, and grow a high performing team of stellar Product Managers
• Be incredibly truth-seeking. Partner closely with Uber's mobility and delivery businesses on deep-dive strategic analyses of key business trends, competitive insights, and customer segments
• Collect data and research insights necessary to inform better investment decisions and product iteration by soliciting and embracing critical feedback
• Collaborate with Business Development to evaluate and implement vital data acquisition partnerships globally

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.S. or Bachelors degree in Math, Economics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 5 years of experience leading other leaders
• Product management experience spanning 10+ years, with a track record of delivering highly successful and innovative 0-to-1 products

Nice to Have

• Experience working on large-scope advertiser experience or overall advertising optimization initiatives
• Broad experience building and leading product teams in a complex, global, rapidly evolving environment
• Data-savvy with the ability to gather and interpret data to tell insightful stories
• Technically proficient with collaboration experience with engineers on technical architecture
• Strategic ability to craft product vision, multi-year strategy, and quarterly roadmaps
• Strong business judgment, highly analytical, understanding impact on P&L
• Ability to identify long-term trends and translate into product priorities
• Proven track record linking product issues to broader business and operational goals
• High standard for execution and ability to manage large, cross-functional teams
• Experience working closely with data science and engineering teams on high-profile data products
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for excellence and inspiring others
• Exceptional communication and partner management skills, including with C-level executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity and attracting talent from all backgrounds
• Impeccable judgment, integrity, and ethical standards
• Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or revenue management is a plus

Qualifications

• Educational background in Math, Economics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Extensive product management experience (10+ years)

Benefits & Perks

• Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
• May be offered an equity award and other compensation
• Eligibility for various benefits as detailed at https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits