Senior Manager - Advanced Data Advertising
Toronto, ON, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Edmonton, AB, CA
Description
Join us in shaping the future of advertising!
We’re looking for a strategic and innovative leader to join our Advertising & Data Monetization Team within the Connected Products & Experiences (CP&E) business unit, supporting TELUS Consumer Solutions. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of CTV and Digital advertising, leveraging advanced data capabilities to create seamless, high-impact ad experiences for our customers—while driving exceptional business outcomes.
Why join us?
Our team sits at the intersection of business and technology, designing and enabling advertising opportunities that prioritize both user experience and performance. Our vision is to revolutionize our advertising and data platforms to deliver best-in-class solutions across the rapidly growing Connected TV and streaming landscape. Innovation, simplicity, and content discovery are at the heart of everything we do.
What you’ll do:
As the Senior Manager - Advanced Data Advertising, you will:
- Develop and maintain the TELUS Advertising API service that sits between digital advertising inventory and the downstream advertising technology platforms
- Build and manage data workflows to connect TELUS 1st party and 3rd party data into the data platforms, ad servers, and SSPs that TELUS operates and partners with
- Create and maintain internal dashboards using multiple data sources including ad server, SSP, and viewership data sources
- Develop and enhance TELUS’ first-party data offerings, ensuring advertisers have access to valuable, privacy-compliant insights that maximize impact
- Identify and implement innovative advertising solutions, staying ahead of industry trends to position TELUS as a market leader in data-driven advertising
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across product, engineering, sales, and strategy teams to build high-performing sales products and long-term market strategies
- Support the integration of ad insertion technologies, including Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), across TELUS’ platforms to enable precise, targeted advertising with supporting data workflows
Who you are:
A media industry expert with a strong understanding of data-driven advertising, ad tech, and programmatic solutions.
Passionate about innovation and emerging technologies, with a track record of building and optimizing advanced ad solutions.
A strategic thinker who can connect the dots between technical capabilities and business opportunities.
An excellent collaborator and communicator, able to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.
Why TELUS?
At TELUS, we’re committed to transforming the advertising landscape with cutting-edge technology, best-in-class data solutions, and seamless user experiences. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital advertising.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, data analytics, computer science or related field
- Broad knowledge of Digital TV, Connected TV, Video, DOOH, Native, and Display media, as well as custom executions
- Knowledge of programming languages including Python and JavaScript and cloud platforms including Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and GitHub
- Proficiency in Looker development including data modeling in LookML, front-end dashboard design and visualization, advanced SQL, and Google BigQuery
- Practical experience with digital advertising platforms, including Ad Server, SSP/Exchange, DSP, and DMP/CDP
- Familiarity with IAB Standards (e.g., VAST, ads.txt/app-ads.txt/sellers.json, OpenRTB)
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) technology, including ad workflows, inventory management, and cross-platform integration
- Experience with cloud-based ad tech solutions
- Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and how to ensure compliance
- Passion for technology and entertainment, with a desire to expand knowledge
- Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, logical thinking
- Curious, open-minded, collaborative, and energetic