Clinch · 2 months ago
Certification & Integration Manager
Clinch is the recognized leader in omnichannel ad serving and creative automation, powered by their Agentic AI orchestration platform. The Certification & Integration Manager will play a critical role in maintaining Clinch’s leadership position by managing certifications, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with media partners.
Ad ServerAdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MarketingDigital MediaE-CommerceGenerative AIMarketingSaaSSocial Media
Responsibilities
Own the maintenance and renewal of Clinch’s certifications with major ecosystem partners (DSPs, SSPs, Publishers, and Platforms)
Develop and manage certification roadmaps to ensure Clinch remains current with partner requirements, updates, and industry standards
Conduct in-depth testing, validation, and QA of certification criteria across ad formats, delivery, tracking, and measurement
Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, CX, Product, Engineering, AdOps) to meet certification deadlines and maintain good standing with partners
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on ad serving protocols
Apply strong AdOps experience to troubleshoot trafficking, discrepancies, and delivery issues during certification and integration testing
Monitor evolving partner requirements, APIs, and ad standards to prepare Clinch’s platform for compliance proactively
Manage the technical integration lifecycle between Product and existing or new partners, including API specs, data flows, and feature validation
Act as the central liaison with partners’ technical teams during certification and troubleshooting processes
Build strong relationships with ecosystem partners to ensure Clinch remains a trusted and preferred platform
Create and maintain internal documentation independently and, as applicable, with Product (certification playbooks, test cases, and troubleshooting guides)
Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions for Sales, CX, and AdOps teams
Track performance and compliance KPIs related to certifications and integrations
Recommend and implement enhancements to strengthen Clinch’s footprint in the partner ecosystem
Ensure Clinch stays ahead of industry certification requirements (privacy, measurement, creative compliance, emerging formats)
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in ad serving, AdOps, or ad tech integration management
Proven track record managing certification processes with major ad platforms, DSPs, or publishers
In-depth technical knowledge of ad serving protocols, APIs, creative formats, tracking, and delivery
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting trafficking and delivery issues across digital ecosystem: web, mobile, video, streaming audio, and TV environments
Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple certifications and partner timelines
Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with experience translating complex technical requirements for cross-functional teams
Preferred
Familiarity with compliance, privacy, and industry standards (e.g., IAB specs, MRC measurement guidelines) is a plus
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
401K with matching
Stipend reimbursements (mobile phone service, gym membership, and pet insurance)
Flexible work schedule
Life @ Clinch: Team Happy Hours, Outings (virtual and in-person), great office culture + much more!
Various perks and discounts
Employees receive a complimentary Grubhub+ Membership! Enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees with Grubhub+ restaurants.
Company
Clinch
Clinch is a central operating system for omnichannel advertising
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$16.95MKey Investors
D Squared CapitalRichard Gati
2021-10-22Non Equity Assistance
2021-05-13Series A· $10.2M
2017-09-09Seed· $3M
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