Principal Product Manager - Platform

Company Description

Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers, Appcast’s technology and services manage job advertising annually for enterprise clients across industries. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Appcast is part of the Stepstone group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job.  

Job Description

As the Principal Product Manager at Appcast, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our platform, mitigating fraud and defining the role of AI across our product portfolio. You will be responsible for the core platform governing our product, driving growth for niche products and leading AI integration by defining critical features and shaping the roadmap to achieve high-scale, high-performance to our customers and partners. 

Job Responsibilities

Product Execution and Strategy 

• Deliver some of the highest impact projects in the company focused on strategic initiatives 
• Own, on a solo basis, a key project or key focus area for the company and delivering with little, to no, oversight 
• Develop a product strategy and roadmap that aligns with market trends, organizational goals and customer needs 
• Champion a customer-centric approach, leveraging user feedback to uncover unmet needs and validate new concepts 
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success 
• Drive meaningful outcomes for the business by connecting product functionality to strategic objectives 
• Identify when to slow or stop investment in areas with diminishing returns 

Leadership and Management Support 

• Guide the team in producing clear, customer-focused requirements documents and product specifications 
• Support team members in making tough trade-off decisions for successful launches and iterations 
• Ensure continuous improvement in product quality across the team 
• Help team members identify and manage project stakeholders 
• Build broad support for team projects 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing 

Stakeholder Management 

• Influence strategic decisions with senior leadership 
• Advocate for prioritization and resourcing decisions across the organization 
• Garner senior leadership visibility and support for team progress and initiatives 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align product strategies with organizational goals 
• Balance diverse stakeholder needs effectively, including internal teams and external partners 
• Engage directly with key customers as a subject matter expert on product matters 
• Represent the product and company in high-level customer meetings and industry events 

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-impact products 
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
• Data-driven decision-making skills 
• Deep understanding of user experience design principles 
• Strategic thinking and vision-setting capabilities 

Education and Experience

• 8-10 years in product management, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role.  
• Proven experience with paid/programmatic advertising and retargeting technologies  
• Proven track record in scaling platforms, integrating AI features, and managing niche products.  
• Bachelor’s Degree: In Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent work experience. 
• A master’s degree or MBA is preferred. 
• Advanced Studies: Courses or certifications in AI, machine learning, data science, or product management. 

Travel Requirements  

• Travel for this position may include quarterly travel to attend internal and external meetings, however, this may vary based on business needs and opportunities.   

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position will directly manage employees in the Product team. 

Additional Information

Appcast recognized as one of Inc Magazine's "Best Workplaces" for 2024! 

• We’re the best at what we do. We’re the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers. 
• We have an amazing culture driven by great people. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture, read Our Story and check out Working at Appcast on our website.  
• We take care of our employees. We're dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks, fun gatherings, delicious food, and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Appcast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.