Head of Programmatic Advertising (m/f/d)

Sportradar; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading sports technology company as the Head of Programmatic Advertising, where you'll shape the future of digital marketing in sports and iGaming. This role combines strategic vision and leadership, overseeing programmatic media buying efforts and driving innovation through advanced technologies. You'll collaborate with teams across the organization, managing key partnerships and ensuring the successful adoption of proprietary platforms. If you're passionate about digital advertising and ready to make an impact in a vibrant, inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Collaborative environment

Defined professional development plan

Opportunity to work with senior leadership

Vibrant and inclusive community

New office with additional benefits

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of experience in programmatic advertising, with 4 years in leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with performance metrics.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement programmatic strategy aligned with marketing objectives.
• Lead and mentor the programmatic team while fostering innovation.

Kenntnisse

Programmatic Advertising

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Market Research

Data Privacy Knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

DSPs

DMPs

SSPs

Data Clean Rooms

Attribution Tools

Ad Verification Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Programmatic Advertising (m/f/d)

• Full-time

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

ABOUT US:
We are at the forefront of digital advertising and marketing for the sports and iGaming industry. We leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies to deliver outstanding results for our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Product to lead our dynamic team in the development and execution of industry-leading advertising products, including Demand Side Platforms (DSP), Paid Social, Paid Search, and Data Products.

The Head of Programmatic will oversee our programmatic media buying efforts across multiple channels via Sportradars proprietary DSP. This role requires a combination of analytical prowess, strategic planning, and leadership skills to effectively manage our programmatic advertising teams and operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful adoption of the DSP in the market, delivering outstanding performance, managing key partnerships, handling internal and external relationships and staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.

THE CHALLENGE:

Strategic Vision and Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive programmatic strategy aligned with the company's marketing objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale the programmatic team including internal and external stakeholders, like Trading, Supply, Engineering, and Product Management while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with technology vendors, platforms, and clients to ensure access to the best tools and inventory.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management, team members, and external partners to ensure expectations and objectives are met.

Product Development and Management:

• Prioritize product initiatives based on business objectives, market research, and customer feedback.
• Drive innovation by testing new programmatic technologies and approaches.
• Ensure integration of programmatic platforms with other marketing technologies for seamless data flow and insights generation.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure product success and alignment with user needs.
• Serve as the product evangelist, internally and externally.
• Manage the product budget, ensuring resources are properly allocated for optimal product development and profitability.

Market Analysis:

• Establish metrics and key performance indicators to measure product performance and impact.
• Analyze campaign data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry regulations and ensure compliance, particularly in data usage and privacy.
• Regularly report performance metrics and strategic insights to senior stakeholders and adjust strategies as necessary.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in programmatic advertising, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in using DSPs, DMPs, SSPs, Data Clean Rooms, attribution and ad verification tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with performance metrics and ROI analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including supply, attribution, across multiple channels including Display, Video, DOOH, App Installs, Audio, etc.
• Knowledge of current industry regulations and guidelines related to data privacy.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US).
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• New office with several additional benefits.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Two Interviews with the team: First meeting with Hiring Manager to dive into your experience and your skills, and second interview with the Wider team to discuss team fit.
• Final interview: Invitation to the office and meeting with SVP of Marketing Services.
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!