Commercial Performance and Technology Director - 12 month Parental Cover

Job Description

The Financial Times is seeking a Commercial Performance and Technology Director for a 12-month parental leave cover. This role involves leading the Commercial Product team, focusing on product innovation, targeting capabilities, and advertising technology to drive the FT’s digital advertising business. The Commercial Product team plays a crucial role in supporting the development of innovative advertising products, tech integrations, vendor management, and user targeting & segmentation. The team’s goal is to enhance the FT’s ability to deliver impactful marketing solutions for advertising clients while aligning with editorial and subscription objectives. The Commercial Performance and Technology Director will report to the Global Revenue Operations Director.Role involves:

• Ensuring advertising business needs are represented in cross-business initiatives.
• Developing and structuring the FT’s commercial product catalogue.
• Aligning the product roadmap with advertiser needs.
• Supporting senior leadership in strategic alignment.
• Advocating for the Commercial Product team’s work.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in digital advertising, ad technology, and commercial product management.
• Strong understanding of advertising industry trends, data privacy regulations, and digital monetisation strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving product innovation.
• Strong communication skills.

What FT offers:

• Generous annual leave.
• Medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Hybrid working model.