Media Architect Media Domain Consultant Communications Media And Entertainment

Position Description

Company Profile:

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Experience:10- 15 Years

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) / 5-day Work from office.

Primary location: Bangalore,Hyderabad,Chennai,Pune,Mumbai

Employment Type: Full Time

Media Architect / Media Domain Consultant – Communications, Media & Entertainment

We are seeking experienced Media Domain Consultants / Architects with expertise across one or more of the following areas:

Media & OTT Platform Expertise

• OTT and streaming platform architecture including VOD, live streaming, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, and TVOD models.
• Experience with multi-platform content delivery across web, mobile, Smart TV, CTV, and social ecosystems.
• Knowledge of adaptive bitrate streaming, DRM, CDN optimization, video player ecosystems, and content syndication.
• Understanding of audience engagement, personalization, recommendation engines, and subscriber experience optimization.
  
  

Media Supply Chain & Content Operations

• Strong understanding of end-to-end media supply chain workflows including content ingestion, production, post-production, packaging, distribution, and archival.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM), Media Asset Management (MAM), metadata management, workflow orchestration, and rights management systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based media workflows, AI-driven content tagging/transcription, and content localization/subtitling.
  
  

AdTech & Revenue Platforms

• Expertise in advertising monetization ecosystems including programmatic advertising, RTB, header bidding, DAI, and yield optimization.
• Experience with ad platforms and audience targeting solutions to improve revenue realization and campaign effectiveness.
• Knowledge of subscription monetization strategies, churn reduction, ARPU optimization, and subscriber lifecycle management.
• Experience in media revenue analytics, forecasting models, content ROI analysis, and audience monetization strategies.
  
  

Broadcast Modernization

• Understanding of broadcast transformation initiatives including IP-based broadcasting, cloud playout, remote production, and live event streaming.
• Familiarity with modern broadcast ecosystems, media processing pipelines, and hybrid broadcast/OTT operating models.
  
  

CRM, Customer Experience & Analytics

• Experience implementing customer engagement and subscriber management solutions for media organizations.
• Knowledge of CRM, customer data platforms, loyalty programs, campaign management, and customer analytics.
• Expertise in data-driven content strategy, audience analytics, attribution modeling, and consumption insights across linear TV, OTT, CTV, and digital platforms.
  
  

Consulting & Delivery Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver consulting and transformation engagements for global media clients across OTT, broadcast, sports, publishing, and entertainment sectors.
• Engage independently with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into functional and solution requirements.
• Lead small-to-medium consulting and delivery teams across transformation initiatives.
• Support innovation programs, operating model transformation, and process modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to practice development through creation of accelerators, methodologies, thought leadership, POVs, and whitepapers.
• Support business development activities including proposals, solutioning, client presentations, and strategic consulting engagements.
• Drive transformational change initiatives aligned with client business strategy and digital modernization objectives.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Experience working with broadcasters, OTT providers, telecom-media companies, studios, sports media, or digital publishers.
• Familiarity with platforms and ecosystems such as Salesforce Media Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, FreeWheel, Google Ad Manager, AWS Media Services, Brightcove, Dalet, Avid, or similar media technologies.
  
  

Strong understanding of cloud-native media architectures, analytics platforms, and digital transformation programs

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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