Programmatic Operations Manager

programmaticad-opsSSPDSPMagnitePubMaticXandrThe TradeDeskDV360SQLcampaign managementtroubleshootingQA

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Entry

Years experience

0-2

Location

New York, US

Full job description

Verve is seeking a Programmatic Operations Manager to manage PMP deals and programmatic ad campaigns for brand and agency accounts. Responsibilities include building and configuring private marketplace and programmatic guaranteed deals in SSPs, activating deals in DSPs, monitoring and optimizing campaigns, acting as an SSP platform expert, collaborating with internal teams, and streamlining workflows. Requirements include 1+ years of experience in ad operations or programmatic campaign management, familiarity with SSPs and DSPs, campaign trafficking and troubleshooting skills, and a technical mindset. The role offers a hybrid work environment in NYC with benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, free lunch onsite, volunteer opportunities, and professional development.

What you'll do

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

Requirements

1+ years in ad operations, programmatic campaign management, or SSP/DSP trafficking
Strong familiarity with SSPs (e.g., Magnite, PubMatic, Xandr)
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
Ability to manage multiple deals and campaigns simultaneously
Technical mindset with passion for ad tech infrastructure and problem-solving

Tech stack

SSPDSPMagnitePubMaticXandrThe TradeDeskDV360SQL

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonusesHealth, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources401(k) match and generous PTOHybrid work environment (NYC office)Free lunch for onsite team members in NYCVolunteer opportunitiesOpportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech company