About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented Director, Programmatic Marketplace to lead the daily execution of our programmatic revenue strategy. This individual will be the connection across internal stakeholders, DSPs, SSPs, and publisher supply partners—ensuring seamless technical integrations, optimizing revenue opportunities, and troubleshooting with agility and precision.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving media environment, is technically savvy, and has a strong understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Programmatic Revenue Management
• Monitor and analyze daily programmatic revenue performance across partners and platforms.
• Identify revenue trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities; act swiftly to address issues or unlock growth.
• Collaborate with Analytics and Sales Strategy to ensure accurate pacing, forecasting, and yield maximization.
• Supply Partner & Publisher Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical and operational matters with publisher supply partners.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing integrations (SSP, SDK, direct tag, etc.) ensuring inventory is monetized effectively and without latency or errors.
• Troubleshoot delivery or quality issues quickly and collaboratively with internal engineering or external partners.
• DSP & Buyer Partnership Development
• Partner with DSPs to identify areas of mutual growth, including new targeting capabilities, deal structures (PMP, PG), and bid optimization strategies.
• Maintain an active pulse on DSP performance; lead regular check-ins to ensure alignment and delivery.
• SSP Integration & Project Management
• Own all SSP integration projects, including requirements gathering, timelines, and internal/external coordination.
• Maintain updated documentation, tracking dashboards, and post-launch evaluation reports.
• Ensure all integrations are optimized for latency, revenue performance, and ad quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Ad Ops, and Legal to ensure smooth launches of new supply pipelines or monetization features.
• Communicate project timelines, blockers, and wins clearly across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in programmatic advertising operations, supply-side partnerships, or ad tech integration roles.
• Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, and ad serving logic.
• Strong analytical skills; confident using dashboards, log-level data, and reporting tools to drive decisions.
• Proven experience managing complex technical integrations with external partners.
• Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with audio or CTV environments a strong plus.
• Bonus: experience with OpenRTB, VAST, Prebid, or audio-specific ad tech platforms.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the programmatic revenue engine of a fast-growing audio media company.
• Cross-functional visibility and leadership exposure.
• Competitive compensation, equity potential, and generous benefits.
• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and respect.