Marketplace SSP Lead

Company Description

Publicis Media is part of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group.

What can we do as Publicis Groupe?  
Known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, Publicis Groupe is the only one in the industry able to best accompany its clients in their digital business transformation journey - anywhere in the world.

And what makes us unique? 
A Connecting Compay, driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviors, great character and a relentless focus on clients - Power of One

About Publicis Media

Yes, we know ... Choosing a single brand inside a big Group is sometimes complex. Why not support them all? Choose Publicis Media and your specialization: content, data, digital, commerce and many others and immerse yourself in the projects of our ambitious clients! Like you, over 23,000 curious people around the world.

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Job Description

This role is for an entrepreneurial mindset who is excited to help building this practice from the ground up.

In this role you will:

• Give a clear and significant contribution in assessing and implementing the best technological digital supply chain on programmatic buying, with specific dedication to the internal trading model (APEX)
• Inspire and lead the exploration of new and different technology, with the specific pourpose to integrate them into Company's owned solutions
• Analyze the technological campaigns' functioning and its commercial implications to elaborate insights for our partnership team, able to improve the service for our clients
• Connecting market opportunities in the wider digital space (formats, tracking, monitoring, etc.) to establish new approaches and solutions
• Contribute to develop and implement the company's digital technology strategy in line with business objectives, with a specific focus on SSP vendor partner integration.
• Cohordinate with the wider APEX team to assess the opportunities in terms of potential sales, and with PMX to armonize investment potentialities with theoverall commercial strategy
• Liaise with the marketplace and dialoge to identify emerging trends relatad todigital technology and evaluate their impact on the business
• Conceive and design APEX solutions focused on our proposition at SSP level
• Connect with agencies and clients to assess and explain the designed solutions

The main goal of this position are:

• Increase APEX Italy business working with APEX & PMX Italy Leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop business cases, and execute projects related to SSP vendor partner integration.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives related to SSP vendor partner integration, including managing the vendor selection process, negotiating vendor contracts, and overseeing vendor onboarding.
• Manage relationships with SSP vendor partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Develop and maintain technology policies, procedures, and standards related to SSP vendor partner integration to ensure compliance and security.

Qualifications

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 6+ years of combined experience across Digital Media technology roles, with a focus on SSPs
• Detailed knowledge of the digital markets, including DSPs and SSPs,
• Tracking technologies, publishers and vendors
• Proven experience in implementing digital solutions at SSP level
• Excellent presentations skills either in building right contents (PPT) or inspeech performance
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex situationsand develop creative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Fluent in Italian and English

Additional Information

We take care of our talent and their wellbeing:

• Future of Work: flexible hours and smartworking
• Corporate benefits: a platform dedicated to our people full of offers, discounts and more
• Learning&Development: a tailored learning path, individual and needs based approach, always on! 
• Corporate Wellness: free access to online training classes for your physical and psychological wellbeing

Did you know that our motto is Viva la difference? 
With or without D.Lgs. 198/2006, we can't wait to meet you and welcome you, whoever you are!

Find more about Publicis Groupe Italy and our values on our official IG page here.