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We are looking for a Head of Programmatic to lead and scale our international inventory monetization business , including our global header bidding services across all markets.
This is a strategic leadership role that combines deep technical understanding of programmatic ecosystems with a strong commercial mindset. You will own our monetization strategy, build and manage relationships with SSPs and DSPs globally, and drive measurable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities :
Own and lead the programmatic monetization strategy across all markets.
Manage and expand partnerships with SSPs, DSPs, and ad tech vendors.
Drive revenue growth and yield optimization across our header bidding stack.
Oversee header bidding performance optimization and related technical projects.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the Portfolio and Sales departments.
Identify and evaluate new monetization opportunities and programmatic technologies.
Ensure best practices in ad quality, transparency, and brand safety.
Represent Ads Interactive in key industry discussions and partner meetings.
Building and managing the Programmatic team and processes, technology stack and strategy
Maximizing yields from all programmatic sources: from PMPs and OMP
Implementing Header Bidding
Managing relationships with SSPs and other programmatic buying partners Communication with Dev team, Portfolio team, AdOps team and other teams for making a successful product on the programmatic side and maintain customers satisfaction
Working on different SSPs
Requirements:
4-5 years of experience in programmatic advertising, ad operations, or yield management.
Proven experience managing relationships with SSP/DSP partners at a senior level.
Active, established network of connections on both the SSP and DSP sides.
Strong technical understanding of header bidding, RTB, and Adtech integrations.
Analytical mindset with hands-on experience using ad tech dashboards, data tools, and optimization systems.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strategic thinker who can translate data insights into actionable revenue growth.
Native or near-native English; German (would be a plus)
Our Ideal Candidate:
Experience & Leadership
Significant experience as a department head or senior leader within the AdTech or Programmatic industry .
Proven success in managing cross-functional and international teams , clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with SSPs, DSPs, and key technology partners.
Experience overseeing global monetization operations , ideally across multiple markets or business units.
Strategic Vision & Growth
Strong ability to develop and execute actionable growth strategies focused on revenue, yield optimization, and profitability .
Proven track record of scaling programmatic ecosystems through data-driven decision-making.
Deep understanding of header bidding, ad serving technologies, and performance analytics , with the ability to translate technical insights into business outcomes.
Skilled in identifying new revenue streams, partner opportunities, and market expansion initiatives .
Leadership & Communication
Inspiring and transparent leadership style that aligns teams with company goals and promotes accountability.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills able to build credibility with both technical teams and commercial stakeholders .
Collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively with Portfolio, Sales, and Technology departments to deliver measurable business impact.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution.
If you're a visionary leader with a passion for programmatic advertising and a proven track record of driving growth, we'd love to hear from you!