Associate Director, Product Management - Gen AI

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director, Product - Gen AI to lead the discovery, development, and scaling of Generative AI-powered products for media buyers and sellers. In this role, you will drive the product strategy, roadmap, and execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, design, and go-to-market teams. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of AI product development, hands-on experience in a Generative AI startup, and a strong background in product management.

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Generative AI-powered products.
• Lead product discovery efforts, working closely with researchers, engineers, and designers to identify opportunities and validate ideas.
• Translate customer needs and market trends into innovative AI-driven solutions.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to develop models that enhance product functionality and user experiences.
• Ensure responsible AI development by focusing on fairness, interpretability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Work with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to define go-to-market strategies and drive product adoption.
• Measure product performance, analyze user feedback, and iterate on features to optimize engagement and impact.
• Stay up to date with advancements in Generative AI and emerging industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 1+ years working on Generative AI products.
• Recent experience in or with a Generative AI startup with a proven track record of launching and scaling AI-driven solutions, preferably with DSPs, SSPs or other programmatic platforms.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to work closely with AI/ML teams and understand model capabilities and limitations.
• Experience in product discovery methodologies, including user research, prototyping, and validation techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with ethical AI considerations, privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks in AI product development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, problem-solving skills, and a passion for AI innovation.

Expected travel: 10% (domestic and international).

• Return to Office:
  Pub Matic employees work in a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) to maximize collaboration and productivity.
• Benefits:
  Includes paid leave programs, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, wellness programs, unlimited DTO in the US, mobile reimbursement, and in-office catered lunches.
• Diversity and Inclusion:
  Pub Matic is an equal opportunity employer; we value and promote diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• About Pub Matic:
  Pub Matic is a leading digital advertising platform enabling publishers, media buyers, and data owners to harness the open internet for better business outcomes.

Salary range provided is Pub Matic’s reasonable estimate of total compensation for this role. New hires and current team members are typically compensated toward the middle of our pay range. Actual amounts may vary based on location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to salary, Pub Matic offers a bonus, restricted stock units, and a competitive benefits package.

Total Compensation Range
$170,000—$250,000 USD

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Product Management and Marketing
• Industries:
  Technology, Information and Internet