Program Director – Agentic Commerce Initiatives at Criteo | AdTechTalent
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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, United States of America; New York, US
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
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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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