Apptad Inc is hiring: Media SME - Industry Head for Media in Philadelphia

Job Description Industry Head for Media

Role: Media Industry Head

Location: USA (Philadelphia / San Jose)

Company Description:

The world's leading providers of design and technology services across industries including Automotive, Media, Broadcast, Communications and Healthcare.Customers reimagine their products and services through design thinking and application of digital technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), Cloud, Mobility, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.The complete product development lifecycle from R&D, new product development and testing to maintenance engineering for Broadcast and Consumer Electronics. Tata Elxsi implements and integrates complete systems and solutions for High-Performance Computing, CAD/ CAM/ CAE/ PLM, Broadcast, Virtual Reality, Storage, and Disaster Recovery.Credibility built over years by supporting 20+ Operators, 5+ Broadcasters, experience of working on 100+ variants of CPE's and touching 400Million+ Subscribers. Platinum Plus member of RDK forum and strong thought leadership in industry forums, partnership with Google on Android TV. Our success stories and references reinforce our credibility as a partner of choice for Engineering Excellence. Tata Elxsi's readily available solutions include TE-OSM a carrier grade orchestrator, Test automation framework, Customer experience management and Video analytics solution.

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve Media Industry head for the Americas Region. This senior leadership role is critical in driving growth, innovation, and market leadership across the media landscape. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise, a track record of business development, and the ability to build strong partnerships to shape and execute a transformative vision for the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive media strategy tailored to the Americas region, ensuring alignment with the organization's global objectives.
   • Monitor market trends, consumer behaviors, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
2. Business Development
   • Drive revenue growth through innovative business models, partnerships, and alliances.
   • Expand the organization's footprint across traditional, digital, and emerging media platforms.
   • Acquire new business from various new/existing logos
3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Build and nurture relationships with key industry stakeholders, including content creators, distributors, technology providers, and advertisers.
   • Represent the organization at industry events, panels, and forums to enhance its visibility and influence.
4. Operational Excellence
   • Oversee the development and execution of projects across content production, distribution, marketing, and monetization.
   • Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regional regulations and standards.
5. Team Leadership
   • Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, cross-functional team to achieve high performance and innovation.
   • Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity within the organization.
6. Financial Management
   • Manage regional budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
   • Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and brand integrity.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in a similar role, with solid track record
• Good exposure to Streaming, OTT, Broadcast & Content business and process
• Analyzing business trends in the industry and building offerings and services
• Should have Interest and experience in competitive analysis in our industry and offerings
• Motivated, competitive individual with a strong aptitude for learning technology
• Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend Tata Elxsi Service line and to communicate value proposition to customers/prospects.
• Good Knowledge of Sales and solution selling concepts, practices, policies and procedures
• Must interact effectively with all levels of management and staff, internally and externally
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and challenging workload
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed and accomplish goals

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualize and execute a long-term growth strategy.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organizational change.
• Networking: Strong industry connections across media, entertainment, and technology sectors.
• Analytical Thinking: Expertise in data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
• Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of diverse markets within the Americas region.