Director of Product Management (Coupang Partners Programmatic Product)

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. We are proud to have the best of both worlds - a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. About the Team The Growth Marketing (GM) organization is responsible for enabling all things related to sustainable and efficient marketing traffic, conversion, retention, and growth at Coupang. We are one of the largest performance advertisers in the World and have invested in a full funnel marketing tech stack powered through 9+ platforms across areas. Growth Product is the product management arm of Growth Marketing and is supported by the dedicated Growth Engineering, Data Science and Analytics team within the larger GM org. Role Overview Coupang relies on highly engaging offerings and innovative ad products to drive customers across the intent funnel. In this individual contributor role, you will lead the product strategy for our Video Marketing ecosystem and pioneer New Programmatic Products that can scale efficiently within Coupang Partners (our affiliate network). You will own the optimization of video creatives, audience targeting, and programmatic bidding strategies from end-to-end. This role requires a strong technical foundation, including a deep understanding of Programmatic Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) and a hands-on approach to leveraging Machine Learning and Generative AI to automate bidding, enhance creative generation, and elevate our overall affiliate marketing capabilities. The right candidate will possess a strong product management background, demonstrated experience taking new ad products from zero to one, and a well-rounded background partnering with business, engineering, and data science teams. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. As a high-impact individual contributor, you are highly autonomous and lead by influence rather than authority. This means you are hands-on and not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in, and get the job done as a solo powerhouse. What we are looking for Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing, Information Services, or related quantitative fields. Experience: 7+ years of product management or program management experience in the Ad Tech industry, with 3+ years of experience in end-to-end product delivery focused on Video Advertising or Programmatic ecosystems. IC Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to operate as a high-impact individual contributor, driving product vision and leading cross-functional teams (Engineering, Data Science, Business) through influence, alignment, and expertise rather than direct reporting lines. Programmatic & DSP Expertise: Deep understanding of how Programmatic DSPs work, including Real-Time Bidding (RT