Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.
We're seeking a Senior Manager of Product Management to lead our AI transformation across internal operations and customer-facing products. This is a high-impact individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to represent the company in the broader AI and advertising technology community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AI Product Strategy & ExecutionOwn the product roadmap for AI-powered productivity tools that accelerate internal workflows across sales/service, engineering, data science, and operations teams as well as legal, finance, human resources, and marketing teamsDefine and execute the integration strategy for AI capabilities and Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementations in customer-facing products such as analytics, audience targeting, and campaign optimization productsDrive product decisions that leverage our data science infrastructure and proprietary datasets to create differentiated AI featuresBalance technical feasibility with business impact, working directly with engineering and data science leadership to scope and prioritize initiatives
Customer & Market FocusDefine product requirements for AI features serving both internal stakeholders and external advertising clientsTranslate complex data science capabilities into accessible, high-value products for agencies, brands, and internal media planning teamsEstablish metrics and frameworks to measure AI product performance, user adoption, and ROIConduct competitive analysis and identify emerging AI opportunities in ad tech, particularly in audience modeling, campaign intelligence, and creative optimizationIndustry Leadership & AdvocacyRepresent the company at industry conferences, panels, and technical forumsContribute to AdCP (Advertising Common Protocol) and other industry standards initiatives shaping the future of advertising technologyBuild relationships with key players in the AI, ad tech, and measurement ecosystemsCommunicate product vision and technical insights through presentations, thought leadership, and external engagementWHAT YOU BRING6+ years in product management with at least 2 years in AI/ML products or data-intensive platformsDeep understanding of advertising technology, including programmatic, measurement, audience targeting, or analyticsProven track record launching AI products at scale, with measurable business impactTechnical fluency to collaborate with ML engineers and data scientists on model development, evaluation, and productizationExperience with both internal tooling/productivity products and customer-facing B2B productsStrong grasp of LLM capabilities, limitations, and integration patterns including MCP and agentic workflowsUnderstanding of modern data infrastructure, ML ops, and how to leverage existing data science resourcesAbility to assess technical tradeoffs in AI product decisions (accuracy vs. latency, custom models vs. foundation models, etc.)Familiarity with privacy frameworks and responsible AI practices in advertising contextsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiencesTrack record of influencing cross-functional teams without direct authorityComfortable operating with ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete informationExperience speaking at industry events or contributing to technical working groups preferredCurrent understanding of the ad tech landscape including identity, measurement, privacy regulations, and industry standards bodiesAwareness of how AI is disrupting traditional advertising workflows (creative, targeting, optimization, measurement)Familiarity with AdCP or similar industry initiatives a plusWhy This Role Matters You'll be at the intersection of AI innovation and advertising transformation, with the autonomy to shape both how we work internally and what we deliver to customers. Your work will directly impact revenue-generating products while also making the company more efficient and competitive. You'll have a platform to influence not just our products but the direction of AI in advertising through your external presence.This is a high-visibility IC role with direct access to executive leadership and the opportunity to define the next generation of AI-powered advertising products.$175,000 - $200,000 a yearSamba TV expects to offer a base salary between $175,000 - $200,000 per year for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. Base salary is just one component of Samba TV’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits.Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.
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