AVP, Data Cloud Applications

What you'll do

• Partner with EVP, Data Cloud Applications in top-tier client discussions to identify application gaps, enhancements, and new solution opportunities
• Translate client challenges into actionable application development initiatives
• Coordinate communication across clients, Applications team, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress
• Act as a trusted internal voice for client-driven innovation
• Oversee and ensure execution of the application roadmap across enhancements and new applications
• Continuously prioritize initiatives based on business objectives, client demand, industry trends, and business impact vs. development effort
• Review and finalize Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for completeness and clarity
• Generate and evaluate new application concepts based on market opportunities
• Communicate roadmap timelines and launch plans with Project Management and Product Ops teams
• Lead program reviews, track milestones, and proactively manage risks and dependencies
• Hold teams accountable for quality and timelines
• Remove blockers across Data Cloud teams and broader business units
• Serve as final checkpoint ensuring robust delivery of applications and enhancements
• Coordinate alpha and beta testing cycles and support product readiness for launches and industry events
• Lead Data Cloud Application development team including business application leads, design teams, and front-end UI teams
• Coach, mentor, and guide team members to strengthen execution and ownership
• Ensure team is structured and supported to deliver end-to-end application development
• Support development of vertical-specific application strategies and solutions
• Work with EVP to develop subject matter expertise across key industries
• Coordinate requirements across data, applications, activation, and go-to-market teams
• Incorporate client feedback and market signals into positioning and roadmap decisions
• Train internal teams on vertical-specific messaging and use cases
• Maintain deep expertise in Zeta’s identity graph and signal ecosystem
• Support cross-functional issue resolution impacting applications
• Review application-related changes and product marketing materials
• Represent application priorities and roadmap in Customer Advisory Board discussions

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product management, applications development, or data-driven platforms
• Experience building or leading data, identity, martech, adtech, or SaaS platforms
• Proven ability to translate client needs into scalable product solutions
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and design
• Strong understanding of identity graphs, data ecosystems, and signal-based marketing technologies
• Exceptional product strategy and roadmap management capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly accountable and execution-oriented
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with evolving priorities
• Strong problem solver with the ability to unblock teams and drive progress
• Naturally collaborative with the ability to influence across teams and functions

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