Sr Product Manager

Senior Product Manager, Ad Sales PlatformsHearst Television is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Ad Sales Platforms to help drive the strategy and evolution of the systems that power our advertising revenue business. Reporting to the Director of Product for Advertising Sales Systems, this role is responsible for platform product management across internal tools that support sales and operations workflows, including CRM and linear traffic systems. You will play a critical role in modernizing and scaling these platforms to improve efficiency, data quality, and revenue performance. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring close partnership with Sales, Revenue Operations, Engineering, and Senior Leadership. Success in this role requires strong product judgment, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a deep understanding of how systems support real-world business workflows.What You'll DoOwn and drive the product strategy and roadmap for ad sales platforms, including CRM and traffic/order management systemsAct as the product lead for internal tools used by sales and operations teams across Hearst TelevisionPartner with Sales, Revenue Operations, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to identify opportunities, define priorities, and deliver impactful solutionsTranslate complex business workflows into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogsLead cross-functional initiatives that improve system usability, scalability, and data integrityIdentify and drive opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and increase operational efficiencySupport integration and interoperability across systems, ensuring a cohesive platform ecosystemMeasure product success through adoption, performance metrics, and business outcomes; iterate based on insights and feedbackWhat You Bring58+ years of product management experience, ideally focused on platforms, internal tools, or operational systemsExperience working with CRM systems, order management, or advertising sales/traffic systems (linear experience is a huge plus)Proven ability to work across a diverse set of stakeholders, including sales teams, senior leadership, finance, and engineeringStrong product thinking with the ability to connect business needs to scalable system solutionsExperience managing products that require cross-system integrations, data flows, and operational alignmentExcellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentNice to HaveExperience in media, broadcasting, or advertising technologyFamiliarity with revenue operations, trafficking workflows, or sales planning systemsExperience modernizing or replacing legacy systemsWhy Join Hearst TelevisionWork on mission-critical platforms that directly impact revenue and operational success. Influence the modernization of core systems across a leading media organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and business functions. Opportunity to shape how technology supports the future of advertising sales.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in Charlotte, NC and follows a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).Values in ActionAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.BenefitsHearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Job InfoJob Identification 2026510Job Category TechnologyPosting Date 04/13/2026, 12:15 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 762, Charlotte, NC, 28277-0823, US