Digital Transformation Lead

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51-200 employees

Data-driven TV advertising and audience engagement platform

Company Overview

Simulmedia stands out as a leading tech partner in the TV advertising industry, offering a comprehensive solution for planning and buying linear, streaming, and gaming ads, powered by data science. Their patented predictive lookalike model, built on years of viewership data, provides a unique competitive advantage, enabling smarter media buying for clients like Mass Mutual and Electrolux. The company's commitment to transparency and flexibility, as evidenced by their Advertiser's Bill of Rights for Transparency in TV, further enhances their industry leadership and fosters a culture of trust and openness.

Data & Analytics

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$86.3M

Founded

2008

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -17%

1 year growth

↓ -23%

2 year growth

↓ -18%

Locations

Lviv, Ukraine

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Management

Communications

CategoriesNew

Product

Requirements

Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, digital trends, and best practices related to digital transformation and operational process optimization
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in change management, including driving organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within budget and time constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with an open and transparent working style
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience
10+ years leading digital transformation initiatives within a complex organization, preferably in the advertising technology industry or another technology-driven sector
Proven track record of leading high-performing, interdisciplinary teams to deliver products that drive operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth
Must be able to communicate with U.S based teams
Experience overseeing a roadmap strategy and definition

Responsibilities

Lead overall product management strategy for digital transformation, including development, implementation, and communication of product roadmaps
Work closely with the Transformation Solutions Architect to establish the technology strategy and develop a comprehensive roadmap for digital transformation initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and potential risks. Ensure alignment with the overall engineering strategy and business objectives
Interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including operations, client success, engineering, development, design, and end users to understand transformation opportunities and operational needs
Develop a deep understanding of current operational and business processes, to capture the diverse and complex set of business problems to solve for
Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools, platforms, and solutions to optimize processes and enhance business operations. Work with infrastructure, architecture, and product development teams to create and deploy scalable, robust products
Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful implementation and adoption of digital initiatives. Nurture a high-performing team environment by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in the product management discipline
Collaborate closely with business leaders, executives, and stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and goals. Proactively identify digital transformation opportunities and present recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, revenue growth, and customer experience
Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of digital technologies and processes. Provide guidance and support to employees throughout the transformation journey, ensuring effective training, communication, and organizational readiness. Develop and manage digital asset standards
Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of digital transformation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Implement project management methodologies and tools to drive efficiency and accountability
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of digital transformation initiatives. Regularly report progress, outcomes, and insights to senior management and key stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Agile)
Deep understanding of the advertising industry, especially TV advertising, and familiarity with data-driven advertising technologies

Simulmedia is looking for a Digital Transformation Lead who will partner with the business to create a total digitalization vision, strategy, roadmap, prioritization, and final product for Simulmedia’s media buying tools and processes. This individual will partner with our Operations and Client Success teams to identify opportunities to deliver digital tools and technologies to enable business transformation and drive efficiency and optimization across the organization.

This position is located in Lviv, Ukraine. You must be able to attend and collaborate in onsite, in-person meetings on a regular daily basis.

Responsibilities:

● Lead overall product management strategy for digital transformation, including development, implementation, and communication of product roadmaps.

● Work closely with the Transformation Solutions Architect to establish the technology strategy and develop a comprehensive roadmap for digital transformation initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and potential risks. Ensure alignment with the overall engineering strategy and business objectives.

● Interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including operations, client success, engineering, development, design, and end users to understand transformation opportunities and operational needs.

● Develop a deep understanding of current operational and business processes, to capture the diverse and complex set of business problems to solve for.

● Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools, platforms, and solutions to optimize processes and enhance business operations. Work with infrastructure, architecture, and product development teams to create and deploy scalable, robust products.

● Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful implementation and adoption of digital initiatives. Nurture a high-performing team environment by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in the product management discipline.

● Collaborate closely with business leaders, executives, and stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and goals. Proactively identify digital transformation opportunities and present recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, revenue growth, and customer experience.

● Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of digital technologies and processes. Provide guidance and support to employees throughout the transformation journey, ensuring effective training, communication, and organizational readiness. Develop and manage digital asset standards.

● Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of digital transformation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Implement project management methodologies and tools to drive efficiency and accountability.

● Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of digital transformation initiatives. Regularly report progress, outcomes, and insights to senior management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

● Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, digital trends, and best practices related to digital transformation and operational process optimization.

● Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.

● Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

● Experience in change management, including driving organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

● Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within budget and time constraints.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.

● Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with an open and transparent working style

Additional Desired Skills:

● Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Agile)

● Deep understanding of the advertising industry, especially TV advertising, and familiarity with data-driven advertising technologies.

Education and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience.

● 10+ years leading digital transformation initiatives within a complex organization, preferably in the advertising technology industry or another technology-driven sector.

● Proven track record of leading high-performing, interdisciplinary teams to deliver products that drive operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

● Must be able to communicate with U.S based teams.

● Experience overseeing a roadmap strategy and definition.

We are excited to be building out the various perks and benefits for our Ukraine team. More will be discussed during the interview phase!