Product Lead

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Description Thanks are looking for a Product Lead to drive our technical product strategy as we scale, rapidly and globally. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advertising technology - you will work closely with our founders, CTO, product and engineering team to refine our product vision, align priorities, and ensure we build an innovative, scalable, and unbeatable ad network. What You'll Do Define and execute the technical product strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals while bringing structure through effective prioritization Work closely with our high-performing engineering team to translate business objectives into actionable development plans Lead AI and automation initiatives to increase team output and efficiency - potentially developing Thanks' AI strategy Analyse user behavior, market trends, and data insights to support informed product decisions Run benefit analysis (both short-term and long-term) to guide product strategy Own the end-to-end technical product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration Define key metrics that quantify our USP and build a roadmap around these insights Get deep in the weeds with engineers - writing tickets, grooming backlogs, and solving technical challenges Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless and engaging ad experiences for our partners and customers Requirements What We're Looking For Product management experience across various technology environments, including startup or scaleup settings Technical product background with a thorough understanding of modern software engineering; able to "speak code" and keep pace with a high-performing engineering team Expertise working with data, automation, and ideally AI to increase team output and efficiency Aptitude for quickly digesting complex topics and translating them into actionable insights Detail-oriented mindset with strong numerical literacy and data analysis skills Owner mentality; self-starter with a bias for action who can identify problems and solve them rapidly Ability to bring structure through rigorous prioritisation, while remaining comfortable with the chaos of a high-growth environment Strong-willed yet empathetic leadership style with outstanding collaborative skills Entrepreneurial thinking, ability to "outsmart" with innovative ideas and approaches Nice to Have Understanding of or experience with adtech (though definitely not required - we have internal expertise) Experience working in the US or with US-based teams Experience as a founder or in an early-stage startup Computer science or engineering background, or experience building software products for fun - we don’t need you to be able to code, but we do need you to love creating complex technical products Benefits Why Join Thanks? Joining Thanks means becoming part of a Sydney-based, global-from-day-one, well-funded startup tackling one of advertising's biggest challenges: ad fatigue. We're redefining ad experiences with industry-leading engagement that not only captivates but also delights and rewards consumers. Here's why you'll love working with us: Direct Impact: Your work will shape our products and trajectory as we scale rapidly Work with Founders: Report directly to the CEO and work closely with the founding team Ownership and Autonomy: We'll give you the right tools, freedom, and collaborative environment to succeed and achieve your biggest goals Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options Growth Trajectory: Thrive in an environment of rapid change, constant challenges, and endless opportunities Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your needs and wellbeing Flexibility: Work flexibly, with two required days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at our Bridge Street office in Sydney We're tackling big challenges in advertising technology by creating our own ecosystem - not copying what exists. If you're excited to innovate, influence, and grow at a rapidly scaling company, we'd love to hear from you - let’s build something extraordinary together! About Thanks Thanks operates in what we consider the happiest place on the internet—the purchase flow. It’s the perfect moment to connect with eager and excited customers through rewards, offers, and experiences. That’s where Thanks comes in. We exist to help brands monetize their first-party data by delivering advertiser-fueled rewards that are both delightful and effective. At Thanks, our DNA is 50% tech and 50% design—ensuring every experience we deliver is smart, intuitive, and beautiful. We’re not just building another ad placement; we’re building an advertising brand. When people see Thanks, they know it, they trust it, and they love to engage with it. Founded in Australia, Thanks is now operating throughout Australia, the US, and the UK—and we’re just getting started. We’re scaling quickly and looking for exceptional, world-class talent to help us reshape the future of advertising.