Head of Ad Platforms and Operations (Retail Media)

Location: Hybrid role based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia

Company

hirify.global operates a portfolio of retail, drinks, hospitality, and entertainment brands including Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, and Pinnacle Drinks across Australia.

What you will do

• Own MixIn’s platform strategy, governance, and technology roadmap across the retail media ecosystem.
• Lead advertising technology partnerships and integrations across Criteo, LiveRamp, ROKT, Yahoo DSP, PlanHub, and Mood Media.
• Direct the D&D squad roadmap and cross-functional technology delivery priorities.
• Set pricing frameworks and guardrails while optimizing revenue, inventory utilization, yield, and commercial returns.
• Manage the end-to-end campaign lifecycle from booking and execution through reporting, billing, and post-campaign optimization.
• Build and lead a high-performing Platform and Operations team focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience leading technology-enabled operations and commercial performance in retail media, digital media, ecommerce, or a comparable customer-led business.
• Experience operating at a senior leadership level.
• Experience owning or governing a complex advertising, data, or technology platform ecosystem.
• Experience leading technology roadmaps and cross-functional delivery teams or squads.
• Strong understanding of retail media technology, advertising platforms, first-party data, measurement, and workflow automation.
• Demonstrated success in pricing, yield, utilization, revenue optimization, margin improvement, and cost-to-serve reduction.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid ways of working with flexibility.
• Discounts across hirify.global brands, ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, and BIG W.
• Free services supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning and development opportunities for professional and career growth.
• Inclusive workplace focused on equal opportunity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.