Manager, Ad Integration_
NBC Universal - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States, 07632Work at NBC Universal
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We work to provide relevant insights across our diverse digital portfolio to power intelligent data driven business decisions required to compete within today’s highly complex multi-platform and fragmented digital marketplace.Our Digital Technology team is ultimately responsible for evolving our mission-critical digital ad tech stack to enable monetization of NBCU’s multimillion-dollar ad sales portfolio.
In addition, we are responsible for continuously monitoring our production environments to ensure the optimal end-user video ad experience across our STB, OTT, desktop, and mobile platforms.
In conjunction, we constantly strive to innovate and discover new ways in which we can optimize our overall business processes by implementing new tools, systems and/or processes to help manage and grow NBCU’s Digital business.The Enterprise Product team is looking for a Manager, Ad Integration, to manage and lead a mixed technical product team.
The Manager will be personally responsible for executing major cross-platform portfolio ad products while also overseeing direct reports accountable for device specific ad product implementation/solutioning on Web, Mobile and OTT platforms. The Manager of integration will work closely with the product owners, ad product, brand engineering, video player and QA teams to ensure that ad integration projects on all devices are well-executed and meet the high standards of the NBCU portfolio. The Manager will also be responsible for providing technical vision and setting processes and procedures in place to ensure the team is successful while developing talent and promoting a positive work culture.+ Manage and lead an ad integration team including selection, onboarding, mentorship/development and performance management+ Oversee the ad product integration execution for all devices including Desktop/Mobile Web, Android/FireTV, iOS/tvOS, Roku/RAF, Chromecast, Gaming Consoles, Set-Top Boxes and smartTVs+ Work with ad product and central/brand tech teams to dictate Ad Server Integration best practices and influence application and player design to strike the right balance between commerce and user experience+ Onboard and enable new cross-device advertising features and products+ Ensure integration teams are effectively participating in quarterly planning exercises, from early stages all the way to tactical execution and delivery+ Understands the complexities and inherent limitations of the ad technology ecosystem and the digital landscape+ Establish and uphold ad integration governance model for integration, maintenance, upkeep, with a focus on ensuring the teams are outputting high quality work and documentation across the NBCU portfolio+ Keep up to date with new specifications, technologies, and industry initiatives+ Implement processes and procedures to ensure the team is successful while developing talent and promoting a positive work culture+ All other duties as assigned+ 3+ years of systems integration / ad technology experience or equivalent experience+ Proven track record of leading small to midsized technical teams in delivering mission critical technology solutions to demanding stakeholders and business partners+ Advanced knowledge of streaming media technologies, including video players, ABR streaming techniques, Content Delivery Networks, video/image formats and ad serving technologies+ Expert level knowledge of system integration and solutions design+ Substantial experience implementing streaming media solutions on several of the following platforms: Desktop/Mobile Web, Android/FireTV, iOS/tvOS, Roku/RAF, Chromecast, Gaming Consoles, Set-Top Boxes and smartTVs+ Advanced level of understanding of IAB standards such as VAST, VMAP, VPAID and openRTB+ Expert at troubleshooting both backend and client-side technical issues particularly around streaming video and advertising technology+ Experience serving video ads using Freewheel MRM+ Desired Characteristics+ Detail-oriented; highly meticulous and process-oriented+ Proven people leader+ Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply+ Flexible self-starter who enjoys exploring new technology+ Demonstrated ability to own projects end-to-end with minimal supervision and guidance+ Ability to develop and mentor direct reports with the goal of creating future technology leaders+ Deep understanding of various ad integration techniques (server side vs. client side)+ Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation, and interpersonal communications skills+ Team player dedicated to excellent customer service for internal and external customers+ Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information SystemsEligibility Requirements+
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered+ Must be willing submit to a background investigation+ Interested Candidates can work remotely, but must be commutable to Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Universal City, CA
or Centennial, CO+ Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States+ Must be 18 years or olderFully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (bcunicareers.com/benefits)
of the Careers website.Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identityor expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexualorientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.