Director, Ad Product Integration

Oversee all digital ad integration efforts maintaining a strong point of view on how to meet our core NBCU business and sales goals.
Partner with key stakeholders to draw out business requirements and deliver capabilities through a collaborative working model.
Manage risk & mitigation strategies, relaying back complex ideas to senior management to drive decision making on high profile integration projects.
Work cross functionally to ensure flawless execution of our integrations.
Lead Quarterly Planning sessions for project intake
Maintain and adjust the Ad Product & Integrations team processes to ensure success for our team and for our clients.
Maintain an understanding of trends in advertising and technology .
Maintain an active and visible role in the ad-tech ecosystem to identify the best potential partners and lead a vetting process where opportunities exist, playing an active role with the IAB and other relevant industry groups.

Qualifications/Requirements

8+ years of experience working in the digital media space, ideally with a premium publisher or ad tech company
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrated analytical skills to create insights and improve products
Deep knowledge of the digital advertising landscape as it relates to display and video ad serving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to create presentations & present effectively to different audiences – technical, senior leadership.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of employees across the business, including our most senior leaders.
Strong technical background and advanced Knowledge of ad-serving technologies: DART/DFP, FreeWheel, Third Party Servers, HTML, JavaScript, mobile, video, email advertising, Native, Salesforce and Project Management a plus.
Ability to conceptualize issues, quickly develop solutions, and implement action plans
Experience with using Jira or similar system to track and maintain feature requirements and development progress
Adept at organizing multiple projects at once
Tremendous listening skills and attention to detail

Desired Characteristics

You like our content and are passionate about our brands. You believe it’s possible and have a passion to elevate the Internet through better advertising. You understand that ads have a place on the Internet – something must pay for free, high-quality, and well-produced content – but why not make it as beautiful as possible!
You balance your analytical side with a creative side: you understand that data is one (important) piece of the picture, and have a keen appreciation for art, for design, and for the user experience.
Actively engaged in industry publications and has the ability to translate new trends and other content into POVs communicated to the product and business teams, helping to keep NBCU Ad Tech at the forefront of digital advertising
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology

Sub-Business

Ad Sales Sales Solutions

Career Level

Experienced

City

New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary.

We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Ad Product and Integrations Team leads the strategy and development of NBCU’s advertising experiences at scale across our 30+ websites, mobile apps, distributors and partners for both display and video. We create the revenue-driving tools and products that drive revenue for our digital business. Our customers are the visitors who consume our content, brand engineering teams who implement our core technology and other companies who collaborate with us.

Notices

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.