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Product12 days agoHybrid

Criteo

Program Director – Agentic Commerce Initiatives

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Key details

Salary

$175K – $220K

Employment type

Permanent Full Time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; New York, New York, United States of America

Full job description

Seeking a senior Program Director to lead Agentic Commerce initiatives involving OpenAI and AI-powered products across Performance Media. The role requires managing end-to-end delivery, commercialization, and scaling of AI products, coordinating cross-functional teams including Product, R&D, GTM, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations. Responsibilities include program ownership, strategy execution, governance, risk and quality management, commercialization, adoption tracking, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of operating models. Candidates must have 7+ years in program/project management with at least 3 years leading complex cross-functional programs, strong digital advertising or SaaS knowledge, excellent communication and analytical skills, and experience with governance cadences. Benefits include hybrid work, career development, health and wellness support, competitive salary with bonuses and equity potential, and comprehensive US employee benefits.

What you'll do

  • Own the OpenAI program plan from concept to scale, translating leadership ambitions and AOP targets into milestones, dependencies, and success metrics
  • Partner with Product and R&D to define release scope, gates, and timelines for OpenAI-powered features and platforms
  • Ensure program plans protect broader portfolio and AOP commitments
  • Lead a cross-functional squad (Product, R&D, GTM, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Legal, People, Ops) with clear roles and decision-making
  • Set and run governance cadence including weekly program reviews and executive check-ins
  • Coordinate with regional leaders to ensure field readiness including sales motions, enablement, support model, Salesforce/tooling requirements
  • Track progress against time, scope, and quality; escalate risks early
  • Define clear entry/exit criteria for launches and care periods
  • Work with GTM and Commercial to create narratives, playbooks, and adoption programs for OpenAI capabilities
  • Define and track adoption KPIs and drive corrective actions when off-track
  • Partner with Revenue Ops and Analytics for measurement, reporting, and dashboards
  • Act as single point of truth for OpenAI program status for leadership and stakeholders
  • Build and maintain stakeholder map and ensure understanding of OpenAI initiative impacts
  • Draft and coordinate executive communications framing context, decisions, and expectations
  • Design, document, and evolve the operating model for AI programs including cadence, roles, decision frameworks, intake/prioritization, and escalation paths
  • Capture and socialize lessons learned from major launches and embed them into future programs
  • Champion best practices in program management including tooling, templates, and rituals

Requirements

  • 7+ years of program or project management in tech, product, or commercial organizations
  • At least 3 years leading complex cross-functional programs
  • Proven experience in shipping and scaling programs crossing Product, Engineering, GTM, and Commercial
  • Strong understanding of digital advertising / performance media or adjacent SaaS/platform businesses
  • Ability to work with senior executives, drive alignment, and hold teams accountable without direct line authority
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High analytical rigor with experience in revenue targets, KPIs, variance analysis, and action plan building
  • Experience building and running governance cadences
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with AI/ML-driven products or partnerships
  • Nice-to-have: Prior work on self-service or full-funnel / cross-channel advertising solutions
  • Nice-to-have: Familiarity with portfolio management and AOP planning
  • Fluency in French is an advantage

Tech stack

OpenAIAIMLSalesforce

Benefits

Hybrid work model blending home and in-office experiencesLearning, mentorship, and career development programsHealth benefits, wellness perks, and mental health supportDiverse, inclusive, and globally connected teamAttractive salary with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policiesPotential for equity depending on role and levelFor US employees: quarterly or annual bonus, restricted stock units, healthcare, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, family forming and wellness benefits, Flexible Work financial support, learning opportunities, robust annual leave plan including volunteer time off and summer vacation days

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