Principal Media Buying & Ops Transformation Lead

horizonmedia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media is seeking a Manager, Principal Buying Operations & Process Transformation to strengthen the processes, systems, controls, reporting, and training that support Media Exchange (MX). The role partners with Media Investment, Operations, Billing, Client Finance, Technology, and external platforms to translate business needs into practical workflows and system solutions.

You will identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, support readiness, and drive ongoing process

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, IS, or related field.
• Experience: 8–10 years in business operations, media operations, or agency finance.
• Skills: Strong process mapping, requirements documentation, workflow design, and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with billing cycles, vendor costs, and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Map and standardize MX workflows from ideation to close.
• Identify bottlenecks, control gaps, and design scalable procedures.
• Maintain SOPs, process flows, and operating documentation.
• Support governance, audit readiness, and contract compliance.

Skills

Process mapping

Requirements documentation

Workflow design

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Communications, or related field

Job description

Horizon Media is seeking a Manager, Principal Buying Operations & Process Transformation to strengthen the processes, systems, controls, reporting, and training that support Media Exchange (MX). The role partners with Media Investment, Operations, Billing, Client Finance, Technology, and external platforms to translate business needs into practical workflows and system solutions.

You will identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, support readiness, and drive ongoing process