Head of Commercial Innovation

Paramount

. Define and deliver Paramount ANZ’s Digital Innovation Strategy and Roadmap .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePyrmont • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Innovation Strategy and Roadmap development, with a strong focus on commercial strategy alignment and performance measurement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage strategic partnerships, and drive innovation in the digital media and advertising landscape.

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Digital Marketing ExperienceAd Technology KnowledgeStrategic Partnership DevelopmentTeam Leadership and DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Digital Innovation StrategyKPI TrackingCommercial Strategy OversightProgrammatic AdvertisingEmerging Technology AssessmentInnovation Sales Strategy ExecutionCommercial NegotiationPerformance Goal SettingScalability EvaluationTransformation Goal Alignment

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsCuriosity and ExperimentationTeam Coaching

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaStreaming LandscapeAd Technology VendorsCommercial InnovationCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and deliver Paramount ANZ’s Digital Innovation Strategy and Roadmap
Set and track KPIs to measure innovation success
Provide strategic oversight of innovation initiatives against the commercial strategy
Collaborate with the VP Sales, National Digital Sales Director, and Head of Commercial Data
Bridge Paramount’s global capabilities with local Australian business and market requirements
Act as an authority on emerging trends and technology across the streaming landscape
Own the strategic direction of vendor and partner relationships
Represent the Commercial Innovation agenda at leadership and forum levels
Lead strategic initiatives within the Innovation Roadmap and mobilise cross-functional teams
Oversee delivery of the Premium Ads Growth Strategy
Lead development and execution of the Innovation Sales Strategy
Oversee commercial adoption of innovation solutions and measure business impact
Assess innovation initiatives against KPIs
Evaluate commercial impact, scalability, and alignment with transformation goals
Use insights to refine innovation strategy and identify new opportunities
Lead the Commercial Innovation team and foster curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning
Coach the team, set clear goals, and support capability development
Remove complexity and unblock challenges to streamline processes and improve delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in digital marketing, ad technology, or commercial strategy roles within media or advertising
Deep understanding of digital media, programmatic, and streaming landscapes
Knowledge of ad technology vendors, emerging technologies, and sales/client environments
Experience leading and developing teams, including setting performance goals and building team capability
Experience executing strategic initiatives and influencing outcomes across multiple departments or business units
Experience in project and/or product management to bring new solutions and capability to market
Experience in strategic partnership development and management, including commercial negotiations
Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Demonstrable creative problem-solving at a leadership level
Ability to prioritise and lead multiple concurrent strategic workstreams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace and commitment to diversity
Employee support and accommodation practices
Content and streaming entertainment benefits are described, but no employee compensation benefit is specified