Principal, Advertising Platforms Strategy & Operations

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution is seeking a Principal in Advertising Platforms Strategy & Operations to shape long-term product strategies and drive critical priorities. You will set OKR targets, measure performance, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Data Science to accelerate impact.

The role demands 10+ years in ProdOps/Strategy, deep ad-ecosystem knowledge, and strong executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in ProdOps, Strategy, or Analytics at tech firms, startups or consulting.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving; proficient with Excel/Sheets and SQL.
• Experience defining and measuring OKRs, KPIs.
• Deep domain knowledge of the Advertising ecosystem and cross-functional bridging.
• Excellent written, presentation, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the OKR-setting process for AdTech leadership with measurable targets.
• Be the analytical backbone for key metrics; surface insights and optimize performance.
• Stand up and manage leadership review forums (Product Reviews, Weekly Stats, OKR Grading).
• Partner with Communications and Workplace teams on town halls and major events.

Skills

Analytical thinking

OKR/KPI definition

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

SQL

Education

BS/BA in Business, CS, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Looker

SQL

Job description

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution is seeking a Principal in Advertising Platforms Strategy & Operations to shape long-term product strategies and drive critical priorities. You will set OKR targets, measure performance, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Data Science to accelerate impact.

The role demands 10+ years in ProdOps/Strategy, deep ad-ecosystem knowledge, and strong executive-level communication.