Data Product Manager, Ad Operations Specialist

7 days ago


North Sydney Council, Australia Nine Entertainment Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Product Manager to join our Ad Operations team at Nine Entertainment. As a Data Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our data products and services, driving business outcomes, and empowering our teams to make data-informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and assess stakeholder requirements from the Ad Operations function to shape desired business outcomes and develop solution options that consider the user experience, technical complexity, and ongoing cost/service requirements.
  • Drive requirements discovery and definition for Ad Operations data initiatives.
  • Provide clear and concise documentation for requirements and translate them into testable user stories and process flows.
  • Support the delivery process (across sprints) for a dedicated data engineering squad, including inputting into iteration planning meetings and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with the Data Engineering team in determining technical feasibility, producing solution designs, and ultimately, a working data product.
  • Communicate any requirement dependencies, issues, or risks identified through the analysis process.
  • Drive engagement with stakeholders to clarify requirements, confirm solution approach, and inform priorities.
  • Use data to identify actionable insights.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving abilities by driving and resolving issues that require cross-team investigation.
  • Use SQL skills and experience with data visualisation to investigate, prioritise, and enable communications with key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • A technology/information technology qualification or relevant experience in an Agile environment.
  • Domain knowledge of ad operations/ad technology, preferably in the context of data and analytics.
  • Experience with business analysis in a data or advertising product/platform space.
  • Comfortable with SQL (with focus on data query language), experience with Python will also be valuable.
  • Previous experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker/Looker Studio).
  • A natural curiosity and a growth mindset.
  • An ability to self-start, independently manage your workload, and multi-task with confidence.
  • A solid understanding of Agile delivery practices.
  • A methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • The technical chops required to investigate issues, conduct analysis, and collaborate on technical solutions.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

About Us

Nine Entertainment is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. We recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives and welcome applications from individuals who share our values.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role, you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.



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