Media & Entertainment - Ad Tech Consultant

EPAM is growing its Media & Entertainment practice, and we are looking for an

Ad-Tech Consultant

to help media companies modernize their advertising technology ecosystems and drive monetization at scale. This role sits at the intersection of ad tech strategy, client delivery, and business development. You will work with broadcasters, streaming platforms, content owners, publishers, and sports organizations tackling the most complex Advertising Technology challenges in the industry, programmatic monetization, OTT/CTV inventory strategy, retail media network buildouts, and navigating the shift to a cookieless, privacy-first ecosystem. If you want to shape how the M&E industry buys, sells, and optimizes advertising at scale, this is the role.

Req# 1036152783

Responsibilities

Apply deep knowledge of advertising technology ecosystems spanning programmatic buying and selling, ad serving, audience targeting, and inventory monetization across linear, digital, and streaming environments

Analyze client ad- tech platforms, and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities

Develop transformation roadmaps and modernized ad tech architectures aligned to client monetization goals and emerging industry standards

Apply working knowledge of major ad- serving and programmatic platforms, (e.g., Magnite, Freewheel, The Trade Desk, Google Ad Manager) to design practical, scalable solutions

Shape and support OTT/CTV monetization strategies, retail media network buildouts, and programmatic direct and open marketplace initiatives

Stay current on emerging ad tech trends in M&E including identity resolution, privacy-safe data sharing, alternative ID solutions, and the evolution of the cookieless ecosystem and translate them into actionable client strategies

Lead and support engagements end-to-end: work planning, requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, stakeholder management, solution design, deliverable ownership, and team oversight

Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle and provide alternative recommendations when needed to keep objectives on track

Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders

Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products that translate complex ad tech concepts and monetization strategies into clear business language

Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions

Anticipate and mitigate project risks with sound judgment on when to escalate to senior leadership

Partner with EPAM Client Partners and sales teams to engage prospects across the full sales lifecycle, from initial scoping through proposal and close

Lead the authoring of proposals and statements of work for complex engagements

Design project teaming models and produce accurate effort and cost estimates

Clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and risk to both technical and executive audiences

Support pursuit activities and contribute to EPAM's Media & Entertainment go-to-market strategy

Contribute to EPAM's point of view in the Media & Entertainment space through internal communities, white papers, and external-facing content

Mentor junior consultants and contribute to raising the quality bar across the practice

Support recruiting, methodology development, and internal growth initiatives

Requirements

4+ years of experience in M&E consulting and advisory

8+ years of client-facing roles (e.g. management consulting, media technology, or as an M&E practitioner

Hands-on knowledge of programmatic protocols (OpenRTB, VAST/VMAP) and major ad-serving platforms (e.g., Magnite, Freewheel)

In-depth understanding of the buy-side and sell-side ecosystems (DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, SSP wrappers, header bidding).

Familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) such as Adobe Real-Time CDP, Salesforce Data Cloud, or Tealium

Proven ability to translate business challenges into technology and process solutions and communicate them to executive audiences

Understanding of privacy-safe data sharing ecosystems

Clear understanding of current industry headwinds, including third-party cookie deprecation, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and alternative identity solutions

Experience implementing or scaling Retail Media Networks (RMN) or monetizing streaming/OTT/CTV inventory

Strong analytical skills including process mapping, business case development, and solution evaluation

Certifications in major advertising or cloud platforms

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfort building and presenting client-facing materials (PowerPoint, Visio, Excel)

We offer

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off - the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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