Innovation Director

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

We are seeking an Innovation Director to join our product team in this newly created role. We need a leader who can provide inspiration and direction to our global multi-disciplinary R&D team in order to invent new solutions which can drive long term revenue growth and strategic advantage for the company.

This new unit within MiQ will operate as part of our product team and R&D efforts will be split between a) long term innovation in emerging ad channels such as AI search and AR/VR, b) medium term innovation that solves our toughest advertiser challenges within the channels we’re already established in, and c) innovating for ourselves - inventing solutions which make working at MiQ a more joyful experience.

As our first Innovation Director, you will:

• Provide leadership for MiQ’s R&D team by defining and communicating the vision and roadmap for the unit.
• Collaborate with the with VP Product, CTO & Chief Strategy Officer to identify viable projects, build resource plans, and swiftly deliver, iterate, and refine solutions.
• Drive the discovery of innovative solutions to address key challenges.
• Build expertise in emerging ad channels & technologies, sharing insights and knowledge with the broader product team.
• Define requirements of a client-facing R&D portal & work with the engineering teams to ensure these are implemented correctly.
• Measure & report the success of R&D projects, support the transition of these into core roadmap once concepts are validated.

 What you’ll bring  

• An inspiring and collaborative leadership style that fosters enthusiasm and respect from the global technical teams.
• Significant experience in the digital advertising and adtech space, which is essential.
• Software development skills, with the ability to prototype solutions, going “toe to toe” with engineers on solution design. Therefore, proficiency in Java, Javascript, Python and knowledge of APIs is highly desirable.
• A deep curiosity in emerging technologies and ad channels.
• A willingness to operate with agility, make decisions with imperfect information, learn quickly, and embrace fast failures when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting to clients and sales teams.

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ. If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What’s in it for you: 
MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. 

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make, and they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. 

What are our core values? To discover these, follow the link below to explore what life is like at MiQ and gain insights into our company culture and the values that shape how we work: https://www.wearemiq.com/life-at-miq

Benefits:

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives
• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities