Key Responsibilities :
Strategic leadership and vision :
- Develop and execute a comprehensive ad tech strategy aligned with business growth objectives and revenue targets
- Drive innovation through AI, machine learning, and automation to optimise targeting, creative execution, and campaign performance
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and establish best practices for programmatic advertising operations
- Identify emerging market opportunities in new platforms, ad formats, and programmatic channels
Technical platform management :
Architect and maintain enterprise-wide ad tech platforms supporting both programmatic and managed service advertisingOversee integration and optimization of DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges for maximum efficiency and ROIImplement advanced audience targeting capabilitiesEnsure robust data management, privacy compliance, and brand safety across all advertising initiativesTeam leadership and development :
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of ad tech engineers and programmatic specialistsFoster cross-functional collaboration with marketing, creative, product, data science, and engineering teamsEstablish clear performance metrics, career development pathways, and operational excellence standardsDrive knowledge sharing and continuous learning in the fast-evolving ad tech landscapeRevenue growth and partnerships :
Drive user acquisition, retention, and engagement through high-impact advertising strategiesManage strategic relationships with key ad tech vendors, agencies, and technology partnersScale programmatic practices to maximise revenuePresent performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholdersRequired Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies :
Education and experience :
Honours degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fieldAt least six years of progressive experience in digital advertising, ad tech, or programmatic advertisingMinimum four years in senior leadership roles managing ad tech teams and P and L responsibilityProven track record of scaling ad tech operations and delivering significant revenue growthIndustry knowledge :
Deep understanding of digital advertising trends, including CTV / OTT, mobile, video, and emerging ad formatsExperience with AI / ML-driven automation tools and predictive analytics for advertising optimisationKnowledge of brand safety tools, fraud prevention, and ad quality management systemsUnderstanding of attribution modelling, multi-touch attribution, and measurement frameworks