Director, Product Management - TV Platforms (TVP), San Francisco

Director, Product Management - TV Platforms (TVP)

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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.

Samba TV is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, Product Management for TV Platforms (TVP) to lead the product strategy and execution for our Smart TV OEM partnerships and underlying data capture infrastructure. This role is responsible for device-level technology, consent management and distribution with Smart TV manufacturers, TV operating systems and Chipset designers, increasing data depth, and ensuring the continued flow of high-quality data that is foundational to Samba's business. The Director will function as the primary Product Manager for the TV Platform and will also supervise the Product Manager overseeing Samba's Capture/Harvest architecture and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for Samba's TV Platform.
Serve as the primary Product Manager for OEM relationships and integrations.
Cultivate and evolve strategic partnerships with Smart TV OEMs, moving beyond transactional relationships toward collaborative value exchange models that maximize data collection.
Increase data depth from OEM partners, including exploring new data types and gaining approval for features like fingerprinting native apps.
Supervise and mentor the Product Manager responsible for the Capture/Harvest architecture, ensuring alignment with TVP and overall data strategy goals.
Collaborate closely with the Capture/Harvest PM and Engineering teams to re-architect the capture mechanism for increased accuracy, scalability, comprehensive live event coverage, and automation.
Work with Business Development (including EVP Partnerships and CCO) to develop compelling value propositions for OEMs.
Ensure seamless integration of data from new and existing OEM partners into Samba's data infrastructure.
Contribute to strategic discussions around market reach and necessary TV panel size, working with the BD team.
Support international expansion initiatives, preparing the TVP and data pipeline to scale into new regions like India, LATAM, and Japan.
Address challenges related to data access from OEMs, including navigating pushback and finding solutions for restrictions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Data Science, and Data Licensing teams to ensure data availability and usability for downstream products and customers.
Identify opportunities for leveraging new technologies, such as AI on the edge, in partnership with OEMs.

Qualifications:

Experience:
Proven track record in product management, preferably within the media, advertising, ad tech, or consumer electronics industries, with a focus on hardware or platform integrations.
Experience managing and developing strategic partnerships with major companies, particularly in Asia.
Experience managing other product managers or technical teams.
Experience working effectively with American companies/startups.
Understanding of the TV/CTV ecosystem, OEM landscape, and TV Operating Systems (TVOS).
Familiarity with data capture, processing, and data licensing concepts is highly desirable.
Attributes:
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Executive presence and ability to be a primary interface in the market at a director level or higher.
Ability to balance assertive negotiation with understanding partner perspectives.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and drive complex initiatives to completion.

$120,000 - $130,000 a year

Samba TV expects to offer a base salary between $120,000 - $130,000,000 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.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the foundational data assets of a leading media and advertising intelligence company by strengthening key global OEM partnerships and optimizing the data collection infrastructure.

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.

Samba TV may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba TV may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller.

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