Job Description

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

Salary Range: $104,000-$156,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more ...

A bit about us
We're a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
You'll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We're committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you're helping us make the future friendly.
Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.
Digital
Diverse teams lead the way to innovation. Leveraging different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking allows us to deliver better insights, decisions, and solutions. Embracing our individuality, and leveraging diversity of thought is an important part of the amazing culture we have built at TELUS Digital.
We are honoured to be recognized
Team TELUS at a glance
1.4M
Days volunteered in our communities
$1.3
Billion contributed to charitable and community organizations since 2000
15.2
Million customer connections
Accessibility
TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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