Firsthand is building the industry's first AI-powered Brand Agent platform that transforms how advertisers and publishers engage with consumers, anywhere online. Through Brand Agents, Firsthand leverages a company's knowledge to support consumers at any point in their journey – answering questions, solving problems, and guiding decisions – while keeping the company in control of their brand experience.
Firsthand's founding team brings unparalleled expertise in building transformative adtech platforms. Co-CEOs Jon Heller and Michael Rubenstein previously created ventures that now power the advertising businesses of today's tech giants: DoubleClick Ad Exchange became the foundation of Google's $200B+ advertising business, AppNexus evolved into Microsoft Advertising's global platform, and FreeWheel (acquired by Comcast) transformed streaming TV advertising. This track record of creating industry-defining companies uniquely positions Firsthand to pioneer the next evolution in consumer engagement.
Built with a focus on control and security, Firsthand's platform safeguards a company's data, voice, and customer relationships. At its core, Lakebed™ – our AI-first data and knowledge rights management solution – powers custom Brand Agents that transform protected company information into dynamic, personalized consumer engagements, seamlessly integrated into the user's online experience.
Firsthand is headquartered in NYC. Most team members come to the office to work together three days a week.
The Role
Firsthand is looking for an outstanding Director of Product Management who will be responsible for inventing, designing, and implementing novel solutions for the AI landscape within the Firsthand platform.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and design new features within the platform, using a data-informed approach and establishing clear metrics for success
Define product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and driving product development from concept to launch
Navigate through ambiguity and change to collaboratively drive alignment with cross-functional teammates
Work with enterprise customers and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate those insights into product decisions
Communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and decision-making
Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications
BS or MS in computer science, related scientific or technical field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in product management, preferably with 4+ years of experience in the marketing/advertising industry
Problem-solver with the ability to create simple and intuitive solutions from complex requirements
Passion for learning and invention, as well as for efficient processes and scalable execution
Experience with the product development cycle and leading new product go-to-markets
Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to effectively share complex technical concepts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
If you are ready to embark on an exhilarating journey at the forefront of AI, seize this incredible opportunity and apply here. We eagerly anticipate hearing from you!
Note: Compensation and equity will be market-competitive for well-capitalized, early stage startups and will be discussed during the interview process.