Programmatic Operations Manager at Verve For Advertisers | New York, USA | $65K/yr – $85K/yr

Verve For Advertisers

Programmatic Operations Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive programmatic ad operations by configuring private marketplace deals and aligning backend execution with client objectives.

Own end-to-end setup and optimization of SSP/private marketplace deals and targetable packaging.
Must-have: 1+ years in ad ops or SSP/DSP trafficking with familiarity of Magnite, PubMatic, or Xandr.
Standout: Strong cross-functional collaboration and platform expertise enabling smooth activation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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) 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.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonuses
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

Verve For Advertisers

Across the internet, trillions of moments of discovery, curiosity, and intent unfold every day. Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to illuminate, connect, and activate those moments to 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. Verve For Advertisers is headquartered on Madison Avenue, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston.

66 employees (13 in marketing)

verve.com