Programmatic Partner Manager

As a global multi-platform media company, Future is dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions through expert content, world-class events, and the latest proprietary technology.

What you'll do...

The Programmatic team is part of the commercial operations division and supports Future’s ad stack comprising of ad servers and header bidding programmatic set up. The main focus is to monetise via programmatic and biddable revenue channels across Future’s portfolio of digital brands. We are seeking a Programmatic Partner Manager to join our growing team. In this individual contributor role, you will manage a portfolio of ad tech partners including SSPs, DSPs, Data, and ID vendors. You will work with our teams, such as Ad Operations, Product, Ad Tech, Yield, and Analytics, to ensure the successful optimization of revenue opportunities from these partners. You will report to the Head of Programmatic Strategy in the US.

• Manage relationships with a diverse portfolio of programmatic ad tech partners (SSPs, DSPs, Data, and ID vendors) to maximize revenue potential.
• Collaborate with Ad Operations, Yield, Product, and Analytics teams to monitor and improve the total RPM from partners.
• Lead Supply Path Optimization (SPO) strategies, including managing Prebid/header bidding integrations.
• Review and interpret technical integration documentation, ensuring successful implementations and troubleshooting.
• Partner with the legal department to review partner contracts and collaborate with the data protection team on Data Processing Agreements (DPA) to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
•  Analyze data using Excel/Google Sheets to track performance metrics and provide relevant insights for optimization.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve...

• 3+ years of experience in the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Experience with programmatic concepts such as SPO, Prebid, and header bidding.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Experience collaborating with legal and data protection teams on contracts and compliance matters.
• Occasional travel to attend conferences and industry events.

Internal job family level P5

Please note, the salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 

This is a Hybrid role from our New York Office, working three days from the office, two from home

We have several awesome perks available to our staff. We offer:

• A fantastic culture focused on caring for our people, fostering success, and offering various opportunities to learn, develop, and grow skills
• Uncapped holiday, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits offered for your hybrid work schedule
• 401k matching
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• A corporate ClassPass account so our employees can get discounted plan rates

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for experienced people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - all - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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