Who We Are:
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.
SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.
How you'll make an impact:
Sirius XM + Pandora is looking for a Programmatic Operations Manager who exemplifies the principles of self-motivation, passion, collaboration, experience, and perspective. As a key member of our Programmatic Operations team, this individual will focus on driving efficiencies in operational workflow, partnering with technical account management and yield analysis teams in support of Pandora's Programmatic Sales and Monetization strategies. A balance of strong Programmatic execution, an ability to establish and optimize internal processes and building strong relationships with partners in the Sirius XM + Pandora organizations will be key to the candidate's success. This individual will work closely with cross-functional internal teams such as Sales, Business Operations, Ad Tech Ops, Product Operations and Client Services as well as external teams at Pandora's key strategic partners within the Programmatic ecosystem. This individual will be a key leader in support of Pandora's Programmatic strategy.
What you'll do:
- Support Sales and Client Services for escalated support on all programmatic deal types
- Acting as a consultant to cross-functional teams to evangelize and educate internal stakeholders on the nuances of the programmatic workflow both at Sirius XM + Pandora, as well as across the industry
- Offer strategic and tactical recommendations to Sales & Client Services counterparts, based on detailed programmatic knowledge set regarding platform and product details specific to the Sirius XM + Pandora environments
- Build, maintain and manage tactical relationships with Trading Desks, DSPs and SSPs alongside our partner management teams
- Drive excellence in the use of Salesforce and Jira and ensuring quality in the opportunity management and deal flow processes
- Track and analyze recurring deal issues and communicate trends to key stakeholders
- Help maintain Programmatic source of truth documentation and matrices communicate trends etc
- Work with go-to-market and partner management teams on newly iterated programmatic product certification and betas across industry partners
What you'll need:
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in digital advertising, with at least 1 year experience specific to programmatic
- Demonstrable ability to support complex business operations and drive efficiencies through process improvements and automation
- Strong interpersonal skills that encourage team cooperation, promote enthusiasm, motivate strategic thinking, and ensure insightful problem solving
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills; polished and professional demeanor
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
- Ability to communicate with C-level and senior management teams as needed
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $72,000 to $95,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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