To deliver expert solution design and advisory services by crafting and coordinating innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that align with strategic objectives and business needs, ensuring optimal value for clients.
Hello,FutureSolutions Specialist:GoogleCloudPlatform and Advertising
Join our Technology, Data & AI Capability team and help shape the future of AI-driven advertising.You'lllead the design, development, and deployment of innovative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes while driving the execution of FirstAdvertising's AI strategy and roadmap.
The Solutions Specialistis responsible fortranslating business opportunities into scalable AI solutions,leveragingGoogle Cloud Platform technologies to create intelligent advertising products that improve targeting, optimisation, measurement, personalisation, and overall campaign performance.
Purpose of the Role
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of FirstAdvertising's AI capabilities by designing and delivering AI and Machine Learning solutions that create commercial value, improve operational efficiency, and advance innovation across the organisation
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Innovation
Lead the development and execution of the FirstAdvertising AI Roadmap.
Identifyand prioritise AI opportunities that drive business value, innovation, and competitive advantage.
Translate businessobjectivesinto AI use cases, solution roadmaps, and delivery plans.
AI Solution Delivery
Architect, develop, and deploy scalable AI and Machine Learning solutions across audience targeting, creative development, predictive analytics, bid optimisation, attribution modelling, and personalisation.
Design secure, production-ready solutionsleveragingGoogle Cloud Platform technologies.
Drive end-to-end solution delivery from concept and prototyping through to deployment and optimisation.
Technical Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and data scientists.
Provide technical direction, solution architecture oversight, and AI best practices across the organisation.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Performance & Stakeholder Management
Define and measure AI solution performance, business impact, and ROI.
Partner with business, technology, and executive stakeholders to align AI initiatives with strategicobjectives
Communicate insights, recommendations, and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
You Will Be an Ideal Candidate If You
Hold aBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
Hold an active Google Cloud Certification such as:
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Machine Learning Engineer
Professional Data Engineer
Or an equivalent certification.
Have 7-10 years of experience within digital advertising, ad-tech, data, analytics, or a related technology environment.
Have proven experience designing and deploying AI and Machine Learning solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
Have experience leading technical teams and managing complex technology initiatives.
Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with executive leadership.
Have a strongtrack recordof translating business requirements into practical technology solutions.
Possess excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Technical Skills
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Vertex AI
BigQueryML
Dataflow
Pub/Sub
Python
SQL
Machine Learning Engineering
AI Solution Architecture
Data Engineering
Predictive Analytics
Model Deployment & Monitoring
MLOps Practices
Cloud-Native Application Design
We Can Be a Match If You Are
Passionate about the potential of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
An innovative leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges.
Excited by building scalable technology solutions.
Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and executives.
Collaborative, adaptable, anddelivery focused
Committed to continuous learning and technical excellence.
An effective communicator who can bridge business and technology priorities.
Why Join Us?
You'llhave the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered advertising and marketing technology while working withcutting-edgeGoogle Cloud technologies. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, whereyou'llinfluence strategic decisions and create AI solutions that deliver measurable business value and industry-leading outcomes
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Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
15/08/26
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