Director of Product, Inventory Channels

About the role

Index Exchange is a global advertising supply-side platform enabling media owners to maximize the value of their content on any screen. As a trusted partner and ally, we connect leading experience makers with the world’s largest brands to ensure a quality experience for consumers. We’re a proud industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience accelerating the ad technology evolution.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the vision, strategy, and execution for Index Exchange’s inventory channel integrations across mobile SDK, Prebid.js, and server-to-server, with a primary emphasis on mobile app monetization.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers focused on supply-side integration channels and publisher connectivity.
• Drive Index’s mobile SDK strategy, including optimizing our presence within mediation platforms and strengthening partnerships across the in-app monetization ecosystem.
• Deepen Index’s engagement with the Prebid community, contributing to open-source initiatives and shaping standards that benefit the ecosystem.
• Partner with Engineering to design and deliver scalable integration solutions that maximize publisher fill rate, latency performance, and revenue yield.
• Engage directly with publishers, app developers, and partners to deeply understand their integration needs and translate those into impactful solutions.
• Own key performance metrics across integration channels, including adoption, revenue growth, latency, and transaction efficiency. Use data-driven insights to refine strategy and prioritize investments.
• Work with ad serving and operations teams to ensure seamless interplay between Index’s exchange and publisher ad server configurations.
• Drive cross-functional execution by aligning stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and operational teams to deliver against critical company initiatives.
• Champion cost-efficiency and operational scale, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and improve business performance across teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing other PMs.
• Deep domain expertise in mobile app monetization, mobile SDKs, and the in-app advertising ecosystem.
• Strong working knowledge of header bidding (Prebid.js, Prebid Server, S2S) and desktop/display programmatic advertising.
• Hands-on experience with ad servers (e.g., Google Ad Manager) and understanding of how they interact with SSP integrations.
• Proficiency in SQL and comfort performing data analysis to drive product decisions.
• Experience with programmatic ad tech platforms—SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges—and a firm understanding of RTB auction mechanics.
• A track record of successful product launches in collaboration with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience building and shipping at internet scale.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a passion for solving high-scale, high-impact problems.
• Comfortable working across time zones on a global team, with flexibility for travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of Product Managers.
• Experience with mobile app monetization and in-app advertising.
• Knowledge of header bidding technologies and programmatic advertising.
• Experience with ad serving platforms and understanding of auction mechanics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Product Management
• Mobile App Monetization
• Header Bidding
• Ad Servers
• Data Analysis
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules
Competitive retirement matching plans
Equity packages
Grossly generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities
Employee assistance program
Mental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassurance
One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching program
Monthly town halls and regular community-led team events
Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $315,000 to $375,000. The total compensation package may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule