[Wattpad] Head of Programmatic & AdTech

Manage Programmatic & Ad Operations team (including traffickers and analysts) 

Ensure adherence to global compliance as it relates to advertising

Direct the team in how to optimize Wattpad’s programmatic stack and set-up, and manage SSP and programmatic partnerships 

Lead inventory pricing strategy - manage, approve, and maintain advertiser floors and advertiser channel management strategy 

Forecast and manage display ad inventory

Report to leadership on performance and optimizations

Act as the escalation point for the team in troubleshooting between support teams, technology, and partners.

Assist when needed in all aspects of invoicing and billing of strategic partnership advertisers including payment disputes, credit adjustments, and collections.

Deep experience on the publisher-side of programmatic and direct advertising in a content industry 

Experience working with online ad serving, SSPs and programmatic systems

Experience creating and executing on advertising monetization strategies 

Experience managing cross-functional teams 

Strong analytical and quantitative skill with the ability to interpret data analysis and modeling results into actionable recommendations

Strong understanding of the programmatic landscape and current industry trends, challenges in the marketplace, and understanding of the competition.

Deep connections in the AdOps landscape (ex. IAB, TTD, Unity, Magnite etc)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead conversations with existing and potential partners

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines is vital