“Great products come from great collaboration.”
8pod is redefining digital advertising by leveraging AI and first-party data to help brands connect genuinely with consumers. Their AI-powered ecosystem enables hyper-personalized advertising that respects consumer privacy, reaching over 2 billion people.
8pod has relied on a third party to build their existing tech and is now looking to build an internal team across South Africa and Australia to build a product they can bring to market. They are looking for someone to become the first Senior Technical Product Manager to help drive the company's ambitious plans.
Pending agreements with new customers, there are plans to double the size of the team in 2025, creating a pathway for this role to grow into the Head of Product.
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Senior Technical Product Manager
8pod is looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation through to GTM.
You will act as the “technical glue,” coordinating across engineering, design, operations and customer experience teams. Your role will be pivotal in making strategic product decisions based on technical knowledge and market insights.
You will also get the chance to implement the right product practices and cadence, helping 8pod find the most effective ways of working and make a real impact on a company poised for incredible growth.
Key Points
Location:
Remote in Sydney
Salary:
Up to $180,000 + Super
Company Size:
20
Year Founded:
2019
Tech Stack:
Java17, AWS, DevOps
What’s my day-to-day?
Product Strategy & Vision: Lead the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch, by defining use cases, prioritising features, and managing roadmaps for on-time delivery. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide product decisions while driving the development of AI and AdTech products that align with customer needs and business goals.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with engineers to translate technical complexities into actionable product features, collaborate with designers to build user-friendly tools, and partner with internal teams to enhance AI-driven internal solutions.
Customer-Centric Development: Engage in user interviews, conduct A/B tests, and analyse feedback to ensure products remain customer-focused. Leverage analytics and dashboards to track performance and derive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
What’s special about this role?
Transforming Advertising with AI
Be at the forefront of reinventing how companies connect with consumers. You will leverage cutting-edge AI technology to create innovative advertising and marketing solutions that truly resonate.
Design Your Own Career Path
Join a rapidly scaling company where you have the freedom to shape your own career trajectory. With so many opportunities for growth and development, the possibilities are virtually limitless.
Working with Cutting-Edge Tech
Work with state-of-the-art AI-powered tools and one of the largest databases in the world, enabling you to push the boundaries of what is possible in technology and data-driven marketing.
The Details
The Team
At 8pod, you'll join a talented and diverse engineering team spread across South Africa and Australia. Our teams are collaborative and dynamic, working together on innovative projects that leverage the latest technologies. You'll work with cross-functional members, including product managers and designers, fostering an environment where ideas are shared and creativity thrives.
Benefits & Perks
Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a talented team.
Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career advancement.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote work options.
Culture & Values
8pod values collaboration, innovation, and diversity. The culture is one of continuous learning and improvement. They believe in empowering their employees to take ownership of their work and make decisions that drive 8pod forward.
Interview Process
Once you've applied, expect an initial meeting with the CTO, Jean-Claude, and the Chief Data Scientist, Rob Newport, to discuss your background and interest in 8pod.
Next, you'll meet with the Chief Architect, Zachie Du Bruyn, and Rob for a deeper dive into your technical expertise, project contributions and experience.