Join Vidaa Inc. and Define the Future of Entertainment
At Vidaa, we believe the living room is the next frontier of digital innovation. Since 2019, our global team—from Amsterdam to our offices across the world—has been building the platform that powers this revolution. We are the architects behind VIDAA, the sophisticated TV OS (now in its 9th generation) that brings seamless streaming and personalized content to millions of users. For iconic brands like Hisense, Toshiba TV, Loewe, Leica, Schneider, and hundreds of others, we provide the complete technological backbone: a turn-key Linux-based OS, powerful AI solutions for a personalized experience, voice control, global billing, and a powerful app store. We're a team of pioneers solving complex challenges in video streaming, DRM, ad insertion, and content management to create truly immersive experiences. Be part of a dynamic culture that's passionate about technology and entertainment and help us build the next chapter of how the world connects, watches, and discovers
Job Description: Product Manager, Ads (Smart TV OS)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (On-site, 5 days a week)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven Ads Product Manager to join our Product team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution of our advertising products within our Smart TV Operating System. You will shape the future of how ads are delivered across millions of connected devices globally-balancing user experience, monetization, and advertiser value.
You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, data, marketing, business development, and sales to build and scale a best-in-class advertising platform that includes ad serving, demand/supply integrations, targeting, measurement, and innovative TV ad formats.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the ads product strategy for the Smart TV OS platform, aligning with company vision and revenue goals.
- Drive end-to-end product lifecycle: requirements, roadmap, design, development, launch, and ongoing iteration.
- Partner with engineering teams to design scalable ad-tech infrastructure, including ad server, DSP/SSP integrations, data platforms, SSAI, and measurement tools.
- Collaborate with sales, business development, and partnerships teams to enable growth with advertisers, agencies, content partners, and demand partners.
- Work closely with the marketing team on new product launches and ongoing communications to ensure successful adoption and positioning.
- Champion user experience, ensuring that advertising enhances (and never degrades) the content viewing experience.
- Monitor ad performance, KPIs, and user feedback to continuously optimize product features and roadmap priorities.
- Stay ahead of industry trends (CTV, programmatic, privacy regulations, AI-driven targeting) to ensure innovation and compliance.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for advertising products internally and externally.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in ad-tech, digital advertising, or connected TV.
- Strong knowledge of advertising ecosystems (DSPs, SSPs, Ad Servers, DMPs, SSAI, measurement & attribution).
- Experience with CTV / OTT platforms and understanding of both linear and digital advertising models.
- Excellent analytical skills; comfortable working with data to drive product decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to align diverse teams across geographies.
- Experience working in global markets and navigating GDPR / privacy regulations is a strong plus.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to work on-site in our Amsterdam office, 5 days a week.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, up to 20% of the time.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the future of advertising in the connected TV ecosystem reaching millions of households worldwide.
- Work in an international, fast-paced environment with offices and teams across multiple continents.
- Competitive compensation package, including benefits and relocation support if needed.
- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact, where your work directly influences the product experience of millions of users.