Director, Media Portfolio & Operations (Minneapolis)

Job DescriptionAs the Director of Media Portfolio and Operations, you'll lead the strategy, governance, and operational systems and process that keep our media investment engine running effectively. You'll guide a team responsible for advertising operations, media portfolio management, planning workflows, and performance visibility while partnering closely with marketing, Best Buy Ads, finance, and analytics. This role is ideal for a seasoned people leader who excels at simplifying complexity, driving alignment, and building scalable operational foundations. This role is remote eligible, which means you will work virtually from home or another non Best Buy location. As part of this role, there will be travel between Chicago, New York, and Minnesota, estimated at approximately 10–25%. The specific work arrangements and travel cadence may vary by role and team, with additional details shared by the recruiter or hiring manager during the hiring process. What you'll do Lead strategy, governance and oversight of our media portfolio across channels and campaigns Build and maintain operational frameworks, documentation, calendars, and workflows that ensure clarity and alignment Partner with cross functional leaders to gather inputs, align plans, and support seamless execution Oversee reporting, dashboards, and insights that guide investment decisions and performance optimization Identify and implement opportunities to streamline media processes, improve efficiency, and scale best practices Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team focused on media operations and portfolio management Basic qualifications 10 years of experience in media, marketing, retail, advertising operations, or related fields 8 years of people leadership experience, including managing managers Ability to lead complex media operations or portfolio functions Strong organizational, strategic thinking, and communication skills Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and senior stakeholders Ability to work with data, reporting tools, and performance frameworks Preferred qualifications Experience leading media operations, advertising operations or investment governance Familiarity with workflow, project management or portfolio management tools Understanding of retail media networks or digital advertising ecosystems Experience driving change and implementing new processes or systems Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment Experience with media tools such as Demand Side Platforms and media quality assurance processes Experience with media tags to include DoubleVerify, Floodlights and IAS What's in it for you We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include: Competitive pay Generous employee discount Physical and mental well-being support About us As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers' homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer. Req #1018773BRBrandBest Buy Job CategoryMarketing Group Job LevelManager Minimum Pay121,150.00Maximum Pay216,350.00Store Number or Department900010 Corporate 1 MN Address Line 17601 Penn Avenue SouthCityRichfieldStateMinnesota Search CategoriesCorporate, MarketingZip55423-8500BenefitsBest Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide. Eligibility may vary. Employment Category: Full time Worker Type: Regular