Spotify · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Programmatic Platform Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expSpotify is transforming how advertisers connect with audiences through immersive audio, video, and display experiences. The Associate Director of Programmatic Platform Operations will lead the global programmatic platform operations group, driving high-performance programmatic delivery across Spotify's ad-supported business.
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Responsibilities
Act as the technical programmatic operations team lead for Spotify’s ads business, supporting macro-level deal setup, execution, and optimization for both PG, OMP, and PMP campaigns
Manage the Platform Operations group, specializing in programmatic systems, each supporting DSP integrations, exchange health, troubleshooting, and testing workflows
Lead operational readiness and cross-functional alignment for major platform transitions, including future state ad tech architecture planning and implementation
Partner with Sales and Product to develop, recommend, and activate customized deal strategies using available audiences, contextual signals, and DSP integrations
Provide internal guidance on programmatic strategy, budget allocation, pacing, inventory access, and KPIs, turning insights into actionable recommendations that grow spend
Serve as the escalation point for sophisticated macro-level troubleshooting, cross-DSP delivery issues, and 3P vendor integration challenges (VAST, measurement, creative hosting, etc.)
Educate and support partners on Spotify’s programmatic roadmap, platform policies, technical capabilities, and measurement best practices
Collaborate with Technical Operations, Client Success, Sales, Product Marketing, and Pricing & Inventory to ensure accurate integration setups, seamless programmatic campaign execution, and helping to future-proof Spotify’s ad tech stack
Develop operational frameworks to support programmatic revenue expansion across our partner ecosystem, new DSP onboarding, and expanded programmatic efficiency
Contribute feedback to product and platform teams to influence feature development based on client/market needs and technical friction points
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in programmatic media, either on the publisher, platform or DSP/SSP side, with proven experience in leading programmatic strategy for an ads' business
Deeply familiar with deal structures like PG, PMP, and Open Market dynamics, and understand DSP bid strategies, optimization levers, and auction behavior
Highly experienced in leading teams and building scalable operational models across global markets
Expert in programmatic ad serving, bidstream mechanics, deal troubleshooting, delivery optimization, and biddable yield optimization
Extensive knowledge of 3P measurement, brand safety, creative specs, and data onboarding across the programmatic ecosystem
Technical problem solver and strategic thinker who is comfortable jumping into platform UIs, parsing delivery data, and translating issues into solutions
Understand the importance of building relationships and alignment across internal teams and key partners within the client's organization to get work done
Thrive in a cross-functional, fast paced environment and are skilled at balancing client needs with internal process, scale, and product integrity
Excellent communication and storytelling skills and are able to translate complex technical insights into actionable recommendations for internal cross-functional partners and external stakeholders
Comfortable working with DSPs, SSPs, Sales teams, product managers, engineers, support teams, and external vendors
Proficient working in Trade Desk, Magnite, Yahoo and other DSP/SSPs and can work expertly with reporting tools and internal ad support systems
Benefits
Health insurance
Six month paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Monthly meal allowance
23 paid days off
13 paid flexible holidays
Paid sick leave
Company
Spotify
Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$2.09BKey Investors
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Co-CEO
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