Head Of Commercial Innovation

Network 10; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount ANZ is seeking a Head of Commercial Innovation in Sydney to lead the streaming advertising innovation roadmap. You will align global capabilities with local market needs and champion new commercial solutions to drive ad revenue and growth.

Role requires 10+ years in digital marketing, ad tech or commercial strategy, with strong leadership and stakeholder influence across departments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, ad tech, or commercial strategy within media/advertising.
• Deep understanding of digital media, programmatic and streaming landscapes.
• Experience leading and developing teams with clear goals.
• Ability to influence outcomes across multiple departments and manage partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Paramount ANZ’s Digital Innovation Strategy and Roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute the Innovation Roadmap and Growth strategies.
• Oversee commercial adoption of new solutions and measure impact.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and learning within the team.

Skills

Digital marketing

Ad technology

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Programmatic platforms

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

We now have a LEAVE COVER role available for an experienced leader in digital marketing, ad technology or commercial strategy within media or advertising to work within the Paramount ANZ team based in Pyrmont (Sydney).

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Commercial Innovation is responsible for delivering Paramount ANZ’s streaming innovation strategy and roadmap in line with the Commercial Strategy, bridging Paramount’s global capabilities with the local business requirements to mobilise and operationalise new commercial solutions that drive advertising revenue and business growth. The role owns the advertising innovation narrative, both internally and externally, advocating and influencing stakeholders across the business whilst positioning Paramount ANZ as a recognised authority and leader in emerging trends, to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of advertising innovation.

Functions will include:

Strategic Leadership

• Defining and delivering Paramount ANZs Digital Innovation Strategy and Roadmap, setting and tracking KKPIs to measure success
• Providing strategic oversight of Innovation Initiatives against the Commercial strategy
• Collaborating with VP Sales, National Digital Sales Director and Head of Commercial Data to ensure strategic alignment and delivery of the commercial strategy
• Championing innovation for the Australian business, bridging Paramount’s global capabilities and innovation requirements with the local business and market relevance
• Acting as an authority on emerging trends and technology across the streaming landscape
• Owning the strategic direction of vendor and partner relationships
• Representing the Commercial Innovation agenda at a leadership and forum level

Cross-functional leadership and delivery

• Leading the delivery of strategic initiatives within the Innovation Roadmap, mobilising cross-functional teams to deliver on key requirements
• Overseeing delivery of the Premium Ads Growth Strategy
• Leading the development and execution of the Innovation Sales Strategy

Commercial performance and governance

• Overseeing commercial adoption of innovation solutions and measuring business impact
• Assessing the success of Innovation Initiatives in line with KPIs
• Evaluating commercial impact, scalability and alignment with transformation goals
• Leveraging insights to refine innovation strategy and identify new opportunities

People management

• Leading the Commercial Innovation team fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation and constant learning
• Coaching the team to grow capability, setting clear goals and giving them ownership to deliver against them
• Creating clear pathways for the team to move fast, cutting through complexity, unblocking challenges and supporting new ideas to streamline processes and improve delivery

What are we looking for in the Head of Commercial Innovation?

• 10+ years of experience working in digital marketing, ad technology, or commercial strategy roles within media or advertising.
• Deep understanding of digital media, programmatic, and streaming landscapes including ad technology vendors, emerging technologies, and sales/client environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including setting performance goals and building team capability.
• Experience executing strategic initiatives and influencing outcomes across multiple departments or business units.
• Experience in project and/or product management to bring new solutions and capability to market.
• Experience in strategic partnership development and management, including commercial negotiations, ensuring partnerships deliver long-term commercial value.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Demonstrable creative problem-solving at a leadership level with the ability to prioritise and lead multiple concurrent strategic workstreams

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We embrace differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Paramount ANZ acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.