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Culture & CareersAI Product Manager
JW Player
Software Engineering, Product, Data Science
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
About JWP Connatix:
JWP Connatix is the most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform, helping broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers deliver premium streaming and online video experiences while maximizing video revenue across all screens. The company offers an end-to-end platform that streamlines live and on-demand video with hybrid monetization models, unique data and insights, unmatched customer service, and the largest independent premium video marketplace, providing the entire media ecosystem with enhanced scale, transparency, and revenue.
- Our video players are embedded directly on publisher sites including Accuweather, Axel Springer, Dotdash Meredith, McClatchy, Penske Media Co., and more.
- We work with leading brands and agencies including American Express, Citi, Dentsu, Mars, UM, and more helping them target ads against our publishers’ video content.
- We power streaming for over 2,000 blue-chip media companies, including 80% of the top 25 Comscore US publishers. As the largest independent global video network across CTV and OLV, we reach over 1B unique users and deliver 30B+ combined video plays and ad impressions every month.
The AI Proof of Concept Team:
The AI Proof of Concepts team at JWP Connatix aims to optimize and accelerate innovation by developing an AI-First software development pipeline. This involves implementing AI-First methodologies, integrating sophisticated AI tools, and refining industry best practices that utilize AI throughout the software development lifecycle. The team's objective is to rapidly prototype, tighten stakeholder feedback loops, and quickly deliver MVP products for further refinement by other teams.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, talented, and enthusiastic individual to join the AI Proof of Concepts (POC)/Minimally Viable Product (MVP) team and help build industry-leading AI technologies, enabling lines of business with cutting edge and impactful solutions. The AI team will operate at the cutting edge of AI-First software development. The goal of the team is to be able to rapidly develop products and develop and showcase AI-First software development processes. The role will report to the Chief AI Officer. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in product management, particularly within the Digital Advertiser ecosystem. You should understand and be comfortable working with various Software Engineering/Data Science/AI technologies and concepts.
As a Product Manager, you will:
- Define product strategy, roadmap, and product requirements for our AI-First development team including helping redesign our Software Development Lifecycle.
- Collaborate with sales, product, and other domain experts to identify high-value business opportunities and translate them into product requirements for POC/MVP development
- Drive executive decision-making for new investments, including competitive analysis, program goals and business requirements, architectural concepts, risk management, financial analysis, schedule, and strategy.
- Coordinate and partner closely with the POC team, Data Science, and Engineering to deliver rapid solutions.
- Research, develop, and implement an AI-First end-to-end program management to define, prioritize, and implement features, infrastructure, processes, and workflows.
- Drive technical projects from requirements, including managing complex project schedules, removing roadblocks, and keeping processes running smoothly.
- Identify and prioritize customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive gaps, and translate them into clear and actionable product requirements and specifications.
- Partner with engineering leadership to balance innovation velocity with technical feasibility and resource constraints
- Operate effectively in ambiguity and apply process where it creates value.
- Work closely with operations teams and drive adoption across the portfolio.
- Establish trusting relationships with different stakeholders and create avenues to synergistically improve the AI landscape of the company.
Requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of product management experience, with proven track record in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
- Experience in Digital Advertising ecosystem and understanding of ad tech landscape
- Strong background working with Software Engineering, Data Science, and AI technologies
- Demonstrated ability to translate business opportunities into clear product requirements and specifications
- Experience managing POC/MVP development cycles and rapid product iteration
- Proven track record driving executive decision-making and presenting to C-level stakeholders
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage complex schedules and remove roadblocks
- Experience with competitive analysis, financial analysis, and risk management
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and high-velocity settings
- Track record of establishing new processes and workflows from scratch