VP, Data Products

Location: New York, NY Job Description The role is a leadership position reporting to the CPTO, responsible for defining and delivering an enterprise‑wide data platform and product strategy that transforms Conde Nast’s customer data capabilities into scalable, reusable, and high‑impact assets. It focuses on building and scaling the company’s data products & data platform, operating model and technical ecosystem, enabling internal teams to efficiently develop, deploy and leverage data‑driven products and rolling out scalable data products for use by Conde’s customer‑facing platforms. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Product Leadership Define and lead a clear, commercially focused data product strategy and roadmap with strong stakeholder alignment. Drive prioritisation based on KPI metrics such as TCO, ROI or other business‑oriented results. Drive adoption and sustained usage of data products across the organization. Lead the evolution of the company’s first‑party data strategy, overseeing core platforms and capabilities such as customer identity, audience segmentation, targeting, personalization and activation. Translate business needs into clear product requirements and priorities, driving execution through strong cross‑functional alignment. Commercial Impact & Innovation Drive productisation of data to unlock new revenue streams and enhance existing ones. Lead the development of personalization and recommendation product capabilities that increase engagement, conversion and lifetime value. Identify opportunities to create new value from data, including insight‑led products and strategic partnerships. Continuously refine products through testing, iteration and performance analysis. Data‑Driven Decision Making Champion a culture of insight‑led, customer‑centric decision making across the organization. Enable teams to leverage data and insights to set priorities, evaluate trade‑offs and guide complex challenges. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with stakeholders and senior leaders across Editorial, Consumer, Commercial, Product and Technology teams for alignment and delivery. Partner across the full product lifecycle from concept development through launch and ongoing optimisation. Team & Organizational Leadership Build, lead, and inspire a high‑performing team of product leaders and specialists. Establish clear roles, career paths and ways of working to deliver impactful data products. Foster a collaborative culture and develop a community of data product practitioners. Leadership & Communication Communicate vision, strategy and progress with clarity and impact to senior stakeholders and teams. Drive alignment and momentum across the organization. Skills, Experience & Requirements 15+ years of product management or data product leadership experience at an executive level. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven expertise in building and scaling data products and data‑driven services. Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platforms. Experience delivering AI/ML‑enabled products. Demonstrated success delivering complex cross‑functional programs. Proven ability to define and execute enterprise‑wide product strategies. Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive measurable revenue impact. Experience working with customer data platforms, audience strategy and first‑party data ecosystems. Expertise in identity resolution, identity mapping and building Single Customer View capabilities. Experience implementing consent management frameworks and user privacy preferences, knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, LGPD. Exceptional leadership skills and ability to motivate high‑performing teams. Recognised thought leader in product management or data products with industry insights. Strong commitment to continuous improvement and high‑performing team culture. Prior experience in media, publishing or entertainment is advantageous. The expected base salary range for this position is from $270,000–$330,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience and education. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr