Director, Product, Ad Products and Services

Kargo unites the world's leading brands, retailers and premium publishers across screens using innovative technology and advanced creative ad formats. At Kargo, we're all about bringing together the best of the best with a spark of creativity to stand out from the crowd. The same is true for our employees. What makes Kargo and each Kargo team member exceptional makes our company special. Kargo believes differences should be celebrated and is committed to diversity in the workplace. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Founded in 2003, Kargo is a global company headquartered in New York with offices around the world.

Title:  Director, Product, Ad Products and Services

Job Type: Full-time; 4 Days In Office
Job Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 (On Target Earning)

The Opportunity

As a Director of Product at Kargo, you will lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Exclusive Supply & Ad Experiences product line — a portfolio of premium, high-impact ad formats that drive advertiser performance across exclusive publisher inventory. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will guide the expansion of Kargo’s unique supply-side products, with a focus on custom integrations with Retail Media Networks (RMNs), unmonetized surfaces, and differentiated ad experiences.
You’ll collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, partner teams, and external partners to define scalable, innovative approaches to supply development and monetization. This role is ideal for a strategic product leader with deep publisher-side ad tech experience, strong expertise in Google Ad Manager (GAM), and a passion for building impactful, market-leading supply solutions.

The Daily To-Do

• Own the strategic direction and roadmap for Kargo’s Exclusive Supply & Ad Experience products.
• Drive evaluation and integration of net-new, high-value supply opportunities — from custom in-app surfaces to RMN partnerships.
• Define KPIs and performance goals; monitor trends to guide strategic investment, product enhancements, and go-to-market decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize yield, operational tooling, and onboarding workflows.
• Partner with Publisher Development, Retail Partnerships, and TechOps to scale supply, remove implementation friction, and ensure success.
• Oversee deep integration with GAM — including slot design, targeting strategy, delivery mechanics, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Creative to effectively position and activate new supply formats.
• Champion the voice of both publisher and advertiser partners; translate insights into product requirements.
• Provide hands-on leadership across product documentation, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
• Stay ahead of the curve on monetization trends across retail media, creative tech, programmatic platforms, and high-impact formats.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience, with 3–5+ years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven expertise in supply-side ad tech, publisher monetization, and creative product innovation.
• Experience working with a variety of supply types (in-app, open web, CTV, DOOH, etc.).
• Deep understanding of GAM (Google Ad Manager) including yield strategy, line items, ad serving, and reporting.
• Experience working directly with large publishers, SSPs, and/or bespoke supply platforms.
• Strong understanding of programmatic strategy (SSPs, PMPs, backfill, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in building scalable internal tools and workflows across distributed teams.
• Strategic, analytical mindset — with comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in simplifying technical concepts for a wide audience.
• Familiarity with agile development tools like Jira, Confluence, and Asana.
• Experience with Retail Media Networks (RMNs) or commerce-driven ad supply is a plus.

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