Director, Advertising Products and Solutions, Riott Media, GC

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SUMMARY

As the Director Digital Ads ProductsandSolutionsyou will play an important role in the development and execution of advertising technology and product strategy for Riott Media. Working closely with the VP of Riott Media and MVP of Tech & DigitalYou willhelp define and deliver Riott Medias Ad Tech ecosystem and product roadmap you willlead the design development and optimization of advertising technology platforms that powerRiott Medias monetization strategy. This role is pivotal in building scalable data-driven ad productsolution (e.g. audience targeting ad serving performance analytics inventory management new ads formats) to enable advertisers to engage with high-value travelers acrossRiott Medias ads product offering (e.g. On-property Ads Owned Digital Ads Offsite Digital Ads).. You will work closely with Sales Operations and cross-functional teamsto select and implement SaaS vendors manage product roadmaps shaping ad solutions incorporating partner feedbackand ensure technical alignment with business objectives.

In this role you will be expected to thrive in a startup-like environment. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset technical experience comfort with ambiguity and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You are an excellent communicator and leader who will inspire the advertising product and tech strategy incorporating customer insights and Marriotts unique value. You are naturally curious and stay current on the MarTech/Ad Tech ecosystem digital marketing and the evolving commerce media landscape.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in ad tech product management solution architecture design preferably in media/advertising SaaS or enterpriseproduct andtech. Three or more years in a leadership capacity overseeing cross-functional teams across technical functions.
• Skills:
• Strong technical acumen: Deep understanding ofcommercial media andad tech stack (e.g. DSP DMP SSP) API integrations and cloud infrastructure (Alicloud AWS Azure).
• Vendor management expertise: Proven track record in evaluating and implementing ad tech SaaS solutions (e.g. Google Ad Manager The Trade Desk).
• Leadership & communication skills: Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and lead matrix teams.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experiencefamiliarity with iterative delivery frameworks.
• Experience indigital advertising programmatic platforms or media tech(e.g. ad servers DSPs DMPs) technical solutioning &architecture design as well as digital product management
• Experience working with media or ad networks in the travel hospitality retail or e-commerce inhotel/retail/luxury brand ecosystemsor working with large-scale loyalty programs.
• Familiarity withMarriotts digital products(e.g. Bonvoy appGRE) or similar travel/entertainment platforms.
• Strong background of technical strategic planning solution architecture design and system integration.
• History of delivering performance-driven business outcomes in matrixed organizations with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear strategic insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Ad Tech Platform Strategy
  • Work closely with business and tech team to define and execute the Riott Medias ad tech ecosystem and product roadmap including ad servers audience segmentation tools performance dashboards and more ensuring integration with broader strategic goals
  • Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle for ad-related features. Develop regular impactful communication of new products progress issues and impact to be presented to executive steering committee members & other senior stakeholders.
  • Partner with stakeholders (sales marketing finance Digital) to align platform capabilities with revenue goals (e.g. CPM optimization advertiser ROI).
• SaaS Vendor Selection Management & Implementation
  • Evaluate select and oversee implementation of ad tech SaaS solutions (e.g. DSPs DMPs ad servers) to enhance platform capabilities.
  • Manage vendor contracts SLAs and integration with Marriotts first-party data infrastructure.
  • Guide the vendor to meet Marriotts spec and standard of technical architecture design implementation and maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and ad industry standards.
• Project & Program Management
  • As the technical PM own cross-functional projects (e.g. launching new ad formats integrating third-party measurement tools) from planning to delivery.
  • Coordinate with internal engineering data and IT teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize system performance.
  • Monitor KPIs (e.g. fill rate CTR ad revenue growth) and report progress to leadership.
• Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Act as a bridge between advertising/sales teams and Digital & Technology teams to translate business and customer needs into technical requirements.
  • Work with finance to model the ROI of ad tech investments and align with cost-center budgets.
  • Foster innovation by exploring emerging ad tech trends (e.g. AI-driven ad creative contextual targeting).
• Infrastructure & Scalability
  • Build a robust ad tech infrastructure that supports rapid scaling as MMN expands its ad inventory and advertiser base.
  • Ensure systems are secure compliant and aligned with Marriotts enterprise architecture and compliance standards and requirements.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation and optimization.

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