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Uber is building a scaled advertising platform that unlocks value for merchants, brands, and consumers across our ecosystem. The Ads Business Development team will play a central role in shaping the partnerships that power this growth. We are seeking a senior leader to help shape our Ads Business Development function. This individual will define the strategic roadmap for Ads partnerships, lead complex commercial negotiations, and build an ecosystem of partners that accelerates monetization across multiple business units and ad surfaces. This is a high-impact role requiring a strategic mindset, strong commercial judgment, executive presence, and the ability to operate across product, sales, finance, legal, and operations at scale. This leader will help shape the long-term Ads partnership strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Define the multi-year Ads Business Development strategy, aligned to Uber’s Ads monetization roadmap and revenue objectives
Identify structural partnership opportunities across commerce media, brand, ad tech, measurement, data and platform integrations
Translate Ads product priorities into an external partnership roadmap that drives durable competitive advantage
Lead complex, high-impact partnership negotiations from strategy and business case development through contract execution and launch
Structure innovative commercial constructs across partnership economics, revenue share constructs, data collaboration, integrations, and joint go-to-market initiatives
Balance speed with rigor, ensuring deals meet financial, legal, and operational standards
Own pipeline development and revenue contribution from strategic Ads partnerships
Establish performance frameworks to track partnership ROI, incrementality, and long-term value creation
Continuously refine partnership portfolio based on measurable outcomes
Engage directly with C-level and senior executives at partner organizations
Represent Uber Ads externally as a strategic platform partner
Influence internal executive stakeholders to secure alignment and drive cross-functional execution
Partner closely with Ads Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Legal, Policy, and Engineering to operationalize partnerships
Ensure technical integrations are scoped appropriately and executed effectively
Serve as a connective layer between commercial strategy and product execution
Set clear goals, operating rhythms, and performance expectations
Coach team members on commercial structuring, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership
Maintain a deep understanding of the digital advertising, retail media, and ad tech landscape
Proactively assess competitive dynamics and emerging trends
Inform internal product and monetization strategy based on market insights
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting
5+ years leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with revenue accountability
Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years of experience in business development or strategic roles within advertising, ad tech, retail media, or marketplace platforms
Demonstrated experience building and scaling a partnerships function
Proven track record of leading large, multi-year commercial agreements with measurable revenue impact
Deep understanding of digital advertising technology landscape and economics
Strong financial acumen with ability to build complex business cases and evaluate partnership P&L impact
Experience navigating technical integrations and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Experience influencing senior executives internally and externally
Track record of building high-performing teams and developing senior talent
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
High integrity, accountability, and sound judgment
Makes decisions with long-term business impact across multiple functions
Operates independently in ambiguous environments and creates clarity for others
Raises the bar for commercial excellence, deal rigor, and cross-functional execution
Builds scalable processes that extend beyond individual deals
What we offer:
Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan