Description Position Summary The client is seeking a high level Product Owner to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of core systems supporting its Digital Ad Sales operations. This role is part of the foundational product team responsible for standing up the client’s ad tech infrastructure, inheriting select systems from the client, and building new processes and platforms tailored to the client’s future-state architecture. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience owning full-scale ad tech platforms and a strong understanding of digital ad operations, trafficking, and scheduling. This role will play a critical part in enabling the client’s digital advertising capabilities across owned and operated endpoints, while collaborating closely with stakeholders across Ad Sales, Engineering, and other business units. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary product owner for digital ad sales platforms, including: • Freewheel • Google Ad Manager (GAM) • Promo optimization tools • Display ad trafficking and scheduling systems • Media planning platforms • Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) • Lead the intake, stabilization, and evolution of inherited systems from the client. • Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with the client’s destination architecture and long-term strategy. • Collaborate with engineering, ad operations, sales, and external vendors to ensure seamless platform transitions and integrations. • Establish and document new workflows, processes, and SOPs for a greenfield organization. • Prioritize product backlogs, write user stories, and lead agile ceremonies to drive iterative development. • Partner with cross-functional teams, including data and marketing stakeholders, to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Qualifications • Minimum 6 years of experience in product management or product ownership, with at least 3 years focused on digital ad tech. • Demonstrated experience owning entire platforms or systems, not just individual features. • Strong familiarity with ad serving, trafficking, and scheduling workflows. • Hands-on experience with Freewheel, GAM, and DAI is highly preferred. • Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and build structure from the ground up. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Skills Freewheel, GAM, Google Ad Manager, Dynamic Ad Insertion, Media planning, promo optimization, display ad trafficking systems, ad scheduling systems Top Skills Details Freewheel,GAM,Google Ad Manager,Dynamic Ad Insertion,Media planning,promo optimization,display ad trafficking systems,ad scheduling systems Additional Skills & Qualifications *Preferrable that candidates are commutable to NYC or LA* *Candidates must be willing to convert to a $140-160k base salary* Clarification on ad sales experience - it needs to be display side NOT data/technical side. More details on the difference: Data/Technical Side of Ads: This is the behind-the-scenes work that powers advertising systems. It includes: Building and maintaining platforms that manage ad delivery, targeting, and reporting. Integrating data sources (like audience data, campaign performance, and inventory). Creating automation tools to streamline workflows (e.g., proposal generation, campaign comparison). Ensuring data accuracy and system reliability across platforms. Display Side of Ads: This is the customer-facing or sales-facing side of advertising. It includes: Planning and selling ad campaigns to clients. Trafficking ads—deciding when and where ads will appear. Using platforms like Google Ad Manager (GAM) and FreeWheel to manage digital ad placements. Monitoring campaign performance and making adjustments to meet client goals. This is more like the front-of-house—the part that interacts with advertisers and ensures their ads are seen by the right audience at the right time. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. 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