Ad Tech Strategy & Monetization Consultant

EPAM Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks an Ad‑Tech Consultant to help media companies modernize advertising ecosystems and drive monetization at scale. The role sits at the intersection of ad tech strategy, client delivery, and business development.

You will analyze platforms, develop transformation roadmaps, and design scalable solutions across linear, digital, and streaming environments. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of M&E consulting and advisory.
• 8+ years in client-facing roles (management consulting, media tech, or M&E).
• Hands-on knowledge of programmatic protocols (OpenRTB, VAST/VMAP) and major ad-serving platforms.
• Understanding of buy-side/sell-side ecosystems (DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, header bidding).
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into tech solutions and present to executives.
• Experience with privacy-safe data sharing ecosystems and identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of ad tech ecosystems spanning programmatic buying and selling and monetization across linear, digital, and streaming.
• Analyze client ad-tech platforms to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities.
• Develop transformation roadmaps and modern architectures aligned to monetization goals.
• Design scalable solutions using major ad-serving platforms to meet client needs.
• Shape OTT/CTV monetization strategies and programmatic initiatives.
• Stay current on identity resolution and cookieless ecosystem trends and translate into client actions.
• Lead engagements end-to-end: planning, workshops, design, and deliverables.
• Manage client expectations and provide alternatives to keep objectives on track.
• Build relationships with mid- to senior-level stakeholders; present findings clearly.

Skills

Ad tech strategy

Client delivery

Business development

Stakeholder management

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration

Tools

Magnite

Freewheel

The Trade Desk

Google Ad Manager

Job description

EPAM Systems seeks an Ad‑Tech Consultant to help media companies modernize advertising ecosystems and drive monetization at scale. The role sits at the intersection of ad tech strategy, client delivery, and business development.

You will analyze platforms, develop transformation roadmaps, and design scalable solutions across linear, digital, and streaming environments. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication are essential.