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Sr Principal, Executive Operations - Ads & Data Platforms Job at 5014 Disney Ent

5014 Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC · California, US, USA ·

Pay:
$227,200-$304,700/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Job Summary

The Senior Principal of Ad & Data Platforms Executive Operations serves as an operational partner and advisor to the EVP, driving clarity, alignment, and execution across a large‑scale, global advertising technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the EVP, shaping and advancing the Ad & Data Platforms organization.
  • Establish and run the operating model for the executive leadership team.
  • Own preparation of executive‑level materials, including CTO newsletters, Chairman reports, and enterprise‑wide updates that align roadmap, strategy, and capital allocation.
  • Act as a primary liaison between the Ad Platforms leadership team and broader enterprise stakeholders.
  • Partner with executive and senior leaders to define and execute Ad Platforms initiatives.
  • Drive capital allocation processes to ensure resources are aligned to the highest‑impact initiatives and long‑range objectives.
  • Support long‑range planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting in partnership with Finance and cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Organize key staffing initiatives, facilitating headcount requests and approvals through clear, executive‑ready data and insights.
  • Drive operational outcomes that strengthen org health and effectiveness across ADP, serving as a culture carrier and enabling positive organizational change.
  • Unify teams under a cohesive technology and operating narrative, improving stakeholder clarity and confidence.
  • Lead key organizational communications and engagement forums such as town halls, leadership updates, and strategic readouts.
  • Partner with functional and operational leaders to adapt operating models as organizational needs evolve.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in business operations, project management or a related field within a technology‑driven organization.
  • Extensive experience supporting C‑suite or EVP‑level executives, including acting in a Chief of Staff, executive advisor, or equivalent strategic leadership role.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels—setting direction while driving execution.
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives across Enterprise, including Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, or Portfolio organizations.
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and portfolio management.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of preparing executive‑ and Board‑level materials.
  • High degree of judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within large‑scale technology, media, advertising, or platform‑based organizations.
  • Proven success driving organizational change, operating model design, or transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to engage with technical leaders and understand engineering concepts well enough to inform prioritization and decision‑making.
  • Strong organizational, program management, and prioritization skills in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position in SanFrancisco,CA is $227,200 - $304,700. Base pay is determined by internal equity, geographic region, etc. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.


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