Ad-Tech Manager

Job Description:

Rakuten TV is a leading streaming platform, available in 42 countries of Europe, which offers premium Hollywood and local content across various types of access: Transactional Video-on-demand (ie buy or rent movies), AVOD (advertising-based on-demand content) or FAST (linear free TV channels with ads). Rakuten TV forms part of Rakuten Group one of the worlds' leading internet services companies, offering a wide variety of services for consumers and businesses, with a focus on e-commerce, fintech and digital content.

Our Rakuten mission:

Contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. By providing high-quality services that help our users and partners grow, we aim to advance and enrich society.

We are a looking for an Ad-Tech Manager to:

• Oversee the management, definition, execution, and evolution of the Ad Tech stack and platform architecture, including the implementation of new features.
• Serve as the primary contact for project issues and troubleshooting Ad Tech platform integrations.
• Follow the industry standards, including IAB recommendations and proposed specifications.
• Value documentation, share knowledge
• Ensure clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding technical requirements and timelines.
• Partner closely with product and ad ops teams to develop product requirements and manage the implementation of projects related to the company's Ad Tech stack.
• Adopt a data-driven approach. Take ownership of data points and data pipeline to measure the success of Ad Tech integrations and work with the BI team to focus on meaningful metrics and to keep the quality of the ad tech integrations in the desired level.
• Maintain strong working relationships with FAST channel ad tech providers (Wurl, Amagi, Xumo etc).

Requirements

• Hands on experience on troubleshooting.
• In-depth understanding of ad request parameters
• In-depth understanding of how ads are served, ingested, and played.
• Experience with video advertising in VOD (Video on Demand) and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming) channels on CTV platforms.
• Experience with SSAI and CSAI
• Experience on working with FAST channel tech providers (Wurl, Amagi, Xumo etc).
• Familiarity with SpringServe or similar ad servers.
• Familiarity with consent management platforms (CMP).

Some good reasons to apply:

• Join a leading global tech company.
• Flexible work: hybrid model, flexible hours and Friday afternoon off!
• Fast-track your career in a high-growth environment.
• Interesting training resources & free language classes.
• Enjoy a great work atmosphere, team activities & offsites.
• Modern, sustainable offices near Barcelona beach. Wellbeing focused.
• Access wellbeing & mental health platforms.
• Free coffee, juice & lunch allowance in the office.
• Work with a diverse team of 24+ nationalities!
• Flexible Remuneration: medical insurance or extra funds for meals/commuting/childcare.
• Access to Urban Sports!

Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen

Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Client-provided location(s): Berlin, Germany

Job ID: Rakuten-RakutenAdvertising-1028467

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-29T20:08:26