SVP, Global Product - Connexity, a Taboola company

Connexity, a Taboola company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose for 25 years is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers, with proven success in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC, We connect over 60,000 publishers to 50,000 retailers around the world, generating $5m+ of sales every day across our suite of products (Skimlinks, ShopYourLikes, Connexity). We joined forces with Taboola in 2021 and Skimlinks in 2020, making us the first and largest, open-web source for Publishers and Creators to access eCommerce!

As a result of our growth and expansion, Connexity seeks a SVP, Global Product to lead our global product management team. This pivotal role involves spearheading product strategy, execution, and team development while providing guidance on product architecture. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, foster collaboration across departments, and cultivate top talent within the organization. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for driving results in dynamic environments, we invite you to join us in shaping Connexity's continued success..

 Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage global product teams across various domains including advertiser/publisher experiences, traffic acquisition, pricing, platform infrastructure, and internal optimizations. Drive the recruitment, retention, and training of top-tier product managers and leaders.
• Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for our global product suite, focusing on driving exceptional customer outcomes, revenue, and profit growth. Utilize CNX/Taboola's leadership position in performance marketing and targeting technology to deliver impactful results.
• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and direction globally. Advocate for building distinctive products, enhancing performance, and delivering high-quality traffic to customers. Guide the team to execute successfully on the product strategy.
• Oversee the prioritization process, making swift decisions to ensure the team focuses on the most critical projects.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and operations to execute the product roadmap and strategy. Work closely with go-to-market and customer-facing teams to understand customer needs and effectively launch products. Partner with cross-functional teams and leaders to influence business strategy.
• Foster a culture of execution and product shipping within the team, setting high expectations for individual and team performance. Contribute to the overall company vision and strategy through a strong product culture.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in product management leadership roles within internet-based services/products.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing teams across multiple locations, time zones, and with remote employees.
• Proven track record of hiring and developing individual contributors, managers, and directors.
• Strong domain knowledge and experience in digital advertising/marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor teams effectively.
• Exceptional executional, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on leveraging data to drive product decisions and strategy.
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, understanding products in detail while maintaining a broader vision.
• Strong communication skills across various mediums.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Proactive operational mindset, with the ability to navigate challenges and drive proactive solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in building category-defining products.
• Proficiency in managing products across different stages, from market fit to scalability and optimization.
• Experience in building multi-sided marketplaces and platforms.
• Leadership experience with teams of 10+ product managers.
• Strong background in computer science or related fields.

Benefits

Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC. We offer top benefits including equity, career growth, flexible time off, casual work environment, competitive comp, and much more!

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we’re all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.

The pay offered may vary depending on several factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation packages include a variety of perks such as bonus, equity, competitive 401(k) match, rich benefits, etc.

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