Director, Product Management at Upwave

At Upwave, we are on a mission to bring scientific rigor to the top of the advertising funnel. As a leading measurement company, we help the world’s most prominent advertisers, agencies, and media partners optimize their campaigns through our robust, AI-driven platform. We take pride in our ability to measure brand lift and reach across a vast array of channels, including CTV, social, and streaming audio. We are a profitable, growth-stage company backed by a stellar group of investors, including Y Combinator and Bloomberg Beta. Our team is humble, ambitious, and deeply committed to our work, though we never take ourselves too seriously. We are looking for someone who shares this spirit to help us shape the future of brand measurement.

The opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Product Management to lead our product vision and execution. This is a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of customer needs, business strategy, and technical innovation. As a leader, you will be responsible for defining our long-term roadmap, mentoring a talented team, and partnering with our Engineering, Data Science, and Sales departments to ensure we continue to deliver high-impact solutions that our customers love.

A day in the life

• You will translate our high-level business strategy into a clear, prioritized product roadmap while identifying new opportunities through market trends and customer insights.
• You will oversee the end-to-end development process, ensuring that we balance speed and innovation to deliver high-quality, data-intensive products on time.
• You will foster a culture of ownership and customer empathy within your team, working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our products achieve strong market fit and drive measurable growth.

Who you are

You are a seasoned product leader with over 10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a director-level role. We are looking for someone who possesses the following qualifications:

• A proven track record of building and scaling successful AdTech products within a growth-stage environment.
• Deep expertise in product strategy, agile methodologies, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable product bets.
• Strong experience collaborating across departments, including Engineering, Design, and go-to-market teams.
• A high degree of proficiency in English.
• Bonus points if you have specific experience in ad measurement or launching AI-driven products.

Why you'll love it here

We offer a collaborative, remote-first environment where your contributions have a direct impact on our success. We are committed to supporting our team members both professionally and personally.

• The annual base salary for this position is $170,000 to $205,000.
• You will receive equity compensation as part of your total rewards package.
• We provide a flexible remote work arrangement that allows you to work from anywhere.