Director, Product, Data Enablement

Company: Horizon Media Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Product, Data Enablement page is loadedDirector, Product, Data EnablementApply locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0015678Job DescriptionHorizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Who You Are

You are a dynamic individual with a strong technical program management background and a deep passion for data solutions for our clients. You will report to the VP of Product, Data Enablement, within our Product Practice, leading efforts to develop and advance Horizon's client data-driven capabilities.
With a focus on enabling internal stakeholders, brand teams, and business partners, you will specialize in a specific industry segment to provide targeted data expertise and solutions. You will lead an industry segment and you and your team will act as the single point of contact to onboard and maintain client data use of Horizon's Connected Marketing Platform known as blu., and other products. All with the goal of ensuring the broader adoption and success of the data products we offer.We are building something big at Horizon Media, pioneering AI and data-driven solutions in the media industry in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. You'll be part of a nimble product team, working alongside passionate team members committed to innovation, collaboration and building enterprise grade products for our end users.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in big data, marketing technology, and addressable marketing. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in big data, marketing technology, and addressable marketing.
What You'll Do

Key Strategic Responsibilities:

Technical Project and Account Management - 50%

• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data solutions.
• Develop and apply deep industry expertise to deliver tailored data solutions to clients within a specific segment
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities to address data-related challenges and mitigate risks effectively.
• Develop strong, meaningful partnerships with key business areas such as Marketing Science, Business Solutions, Analytics groups, Horizon affiliates, and operations areas.
• Drive the development and execution of Horizon's long-term strategic plans for data product lines, collaborating closely with the entire Product Team.
• Act as a subject matter expert for media partners, industries, and corresponding datasets, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team members and across the Client Onboarding team.
• Manage service desk tickets related to client and product issues, with a focus on process improvement and KPI trackingData Strategy and Maintenance- 30%
  • Identify and drive opportunities for new product features across the portfolio, evaluating performance and informing long-term strategic planning
  • Strong understanding of business use cases for data transformation and the ability to align data requirements with measurable business outcomes.
  • Become a subject matter expert for Client Data Onboarding and Integrations in relation to specific media partners, industries, and corresponding datasets structures, use cases, privacy protection, regulations and compliance.
  • Translate business use cases into data-driven solutions; collaborate with data scientists on complex requests to deliver actionable insights and engaging visualizations
  • Drive key metrics related to product/service adoption, retention, and revenue growth
  • Proficient in data discovery and transformation processes, with hands-on experience in key tools such as Snowflake, AWS, and DBT.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Monday.com) to manage tasks and workflows.
  • Maintain data assets in coordination with Data Operations and stakeholders-resolving issues, monitoring performance, and minimizing end-user impactData Vendor Management - 20%
    • Oversee management of onboarding data partners in collaboration with Horizon stakeholders
    • Build long-term collaborations with partnerships, legal teams, and external vendors
    • Collaborate with data partners to ensure data is representative/balanced.
    • Develop internal subject-matter expertise on media and technology partners, including data capabilities, match methodologies, and technology offeringsJob Requirements
      • BS/BA degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field/ equivalent experience.
      • 8 + years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a media-related role.
      • Experience with technology that enables audience-based planning, activation, and measurement solutions.
      • Comfortable in technology tools such as Monday.com, JIRA, Snowflake, AWS and DBT for project management and data analysis
      • Proven client management skills in a data-centric role
      • Experience with data engineering and data integration projects.
      • Demonstrated Product and/or Project Management experience in a technical environment.
        • Analytical mindset, precise with numbers and ability to solve poorly defined problems.
        • Ability to develop project plans and roadmaps, while also managing resourcing and escalations.
          • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret client needs and effectively communicate across stakeholders at all levels
          • Proactive attitude, consistency, and effective work management.
          • Experience managing a team#LI-KG1#LI-HYBRID#HMHorizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Salary Range$130,000.00 - $160,000.00A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
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