Programmatic Operations Manager
Mid-level Programmatic role at Verve. New York · $65,000–$85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build PMP and programmatic guaranteed deals in SSPs with accurate targeting, pricing, and inventory packaging
- Help clients and partners activate deals in DSPs through technical guidance and troubleshooting
- Track and tune campaigns against delivery, margin, and performance goals
- Stay current on SSP features, workflows, and operating best practices
- Coordinate with Account Managers, Sales, and Ad Ops to connect execution with client goals
What you bring
- At least one year in ad operations, programmatic campaign management, or SSP/DSP trafficking
- Strong familiarity with SSPs such as Magnite, PubMatic, and Xandr, plus working knowledge of The TradeDesk and DV360
- Hands-on skill in campaign trafficking, troubleshooting, and quality assurance
- Careful deal and campaign management across multiple workstreams
- A technical outlook and interest in ad tech infrastructure and problem-solving
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you bring a technical mindset, close attention to detail, and enjoy solving ad tech problems. Verve is open to people who learn the industry on the job and welcomes non-traditional career paths. Employees within a 90-minute commute of the NYC office are expected onsite three days each week under the hybrid policy.
From the employer
Who We Are
Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at verve.com.
Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens.
As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand-side offering, bringing together the largest on-site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high-fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory.
We’re seeking a Programmatic Operations Manager to own the execution of PMP deals and programmatic ad campaigns for top brand and agency accounts. You’ll be responsible for deal creation, troubleshooting, and management, and have a direct influence over revenue-driving strategy and performance. This is a great opportunity for someone with technical expertise and an eye for detail who thrives on solving problems and is eager to make an impact.
Responsibilities include
- Build and configure curated private marketplace and programmatic guaranteed deals in SSPs, ensuring accurate targeting, pricing, and inventory packaging.
- Collaborate with clients and partners to activate deals in their DSPs, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
- Monitor and optimize campaigns to achieve delivery, margin, and performance goals.
- Act as an SSP platform expert, staying up-to-date on features, workflows, and best practices.
- Partner with Account Managers, Sales, and Ad Ops to align backend execution with client objectives.
- Streamline internal workflows, QA processes, and reporting for operational excellence.
Here are a few indicators that you're the right person
- 1+ years in ad operations, programmatic campaign management, or SSP/DSP trafficking.
- Strong familiarity with SSPs (e.g., Magnite, PubMatic, Xandr) and working knowledge of DSP platforms (The TradeDesk, DV360, etc.).
- Skilled in campaign trafficking, troubleshooting, and QA; SQL or advanced analytics experience is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals and campaigns at once.
- Technical mindset with a passion for ad tech infrastructure and problem-solving.
Some company benefits include
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources
- 401(k) match and generous PTO
- Hybrid work environment (NYC office)
- Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech company
Greater NY-area Residents: We currently have a hybrid remote work policy. All Verve For Advertisers employees living within a 90-minute (one way) commute of our NYC office are expected to be in the office three days per week.
We’re open to allowing the right person to learn our industry on the job. We welcome diversity and non-traditional paths into all of our roles. We believe in hiring the right person as opposed to the right combination of keywords.
Communications regarding your application will only come from @jungroup.com or @verve.com email addresses.
Salary Range$65,000—$85,000 USDVerve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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