Data Product Manager - Customer Data Platform

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager with hands-on expertise in AEP RTCDP configuration and platform operations to drive the next phase of our Customer Data Platform.

In this pivotal role, you'll partner with the Senior Product Manager to own and execute critical workstreams on our platform's roadmap. Your mission will be to unlock powerful new capabilities, empowering our Commercial, Marketing, and Product teams to leverage data for highly personalised and targeted customer experiences. Success will be directly measured by the value and adoption of the features you deliver, driving tangible impact across our business.

What you’ll do:

• Own and execute the delivery of critical workstreams on the CDP squads roadmap.

• Ensure the daily health, administration, and operational excellence of the CDP.

• Lead the requirements discovery and validation with various business stakeholders.

• Define business requirements (features, epics, user stories) and acceptance criteria.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering on technical feasibility and solutions.

• Drive agile delivery as a Product Owner across sprints and planning.

• Manage dependencies, issues, and risks throughout the product delivery lifecycle.

• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure CDP platform stability, data quality, governance, and security.

• Utilise data from the Data Warehouse and CDP for actionable insights and reporting.

What you’ll bring:

• 2-5 years Product Manager/Business Analyst experience, focused on data & analytics.

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, Data, or Marketing or related field.

• Hands-on experience with AEP RTCDP configuration and platform operations is a must.

• A deep understanding of agile principals and experience working within an agile delivery environment (sprints, stand-ups, retros).

• The ability to translate complex business needs into clear product requirements and delivery plans.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with AdTech/MarTech ecosystems (e.g  DMPs, CDPs, Ad serving platforms).

• Demonstrable experience with AEP RTCDP (schema design, data source setup, identity resolution, merge policies).

• Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Platform data services (GCS, BigQuery, Pub/Sub).

• Understanding of data governance and privacy regulations (e.g. Australian Privacy Principles, GDPR) with commercial application experience.

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription 

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.