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Technical Inventory Partner Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Technical Inventory Partnership Manager, you will serve as a crucial bridge between Viant and key media exchanges, ensuring that systems, tools, and relationships run efficiently. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external media owners to maintain a seamless flow of digital media inventory while upholding the integrity and performance of ad placements.

You will manage inventory data, provide strategic insights, and analyze auction dynamics to optimize media supply paths and identify potential fraud or inefficiencies. The role involves technical troubleshooting, supporting Private Marketplace (PMP) deals, and ensuring alignment between campaign needs and the technology stack.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Lead and manage relationships with media exchanges to ensure an efficient, fraud-free media marketplace and drive optimal ad performance.
Analyze auction patterns and evaluate media supply paths to identify efficiencies and eliminate suspicious seller activity, using advanced SQL, BigQuery, Python scripting, and proprietary tools.
Strategically optimize DSP configurations to improve campaign performance and media spend.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to troubleshoot PMPs and/or advertiser/publisher issues
Oversee publisher integrations and necessary 3rd party vendor certification tests
Provide DSP configuration recommendations to improve campaign performance and spend
Stay updated on industry trends related to supply chain transparency, fraud prevention, and new OpenRTB standards.
Create and maintain reporting dashboards in tools like Tableau to present insights and performance metrics to key stakeholders.

GREAT TO HAVE

1-5 years of proven experience in digital advertising or a relevant field, particularly with DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, or inventory management platforms.
Expertise in analyzing large datasets and delivering clear, actionable insights to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Experience with at least one or more ad serving technologies either DSPs,SSPs, Ad Managers, Ad Servers ect.
Ability to think critically about both client needs and internal solutions
Strong documentation skills for capturing the project and processes
Proven ability to learn and adopt new technologies
Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, BigQuery, Tableau, Airflow, GCP, AWS and other web/cloud technologies is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics).
Nice to have: IAB Digital Media Certification, or cloud certifications such as AWS or GCP.

WHO WE ARE

Viant® (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leading advertising software company that enables marketers to plan, execute and measure omnichannel ad campaigns through a cloud-based platform. Viant’s self-service Demand Side Platform, Adelphic®, powers programmatic advertising across Connected TV, Linear TV, mobile, desktop, audio, gaming and digital out-of-home channels. In 2022, Viant was recognized as a Leader in the DSP category, earned Great Place to Work® certification and Co-Founders Tim and Chris Vanderhook were named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year. To learn more, please visit viantinc.com.

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.

$55,600 - $70,000 a year

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual pay will be based on several factors including work experience and education.

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About Viant

Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Our omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best Demand Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s Innovation award for AI Advancements. Learn more at viantinc.com.

Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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What You Should Know About Technical Inventory Partner Manager, Viant

Join Viant as a Technical Inventory Partner Manager in the vibrant city of New York, NY, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our cutting-edge technology and key media exchanges. In this friendly and collaborative environment, you’ll work closely with both internal teams and external media owners to ensure that our digital media inventory flows seamlessly while maintaining the integrity of ad placements. Your day-to-day activities will include managing inventory data, providing insights to optimize media supply paths, and performing technical troubleshooting on Private Marketplace (PMP) deals. You’ll leverage tools like SQL, BigQuery, and Python scripting to analyze auction dynamics, driving fraud-free and efficient ad performance across multiple platforms. As the point person for publisher integrations, you’ll help navigate the evolving landscape of supply chain transparency and fraud prevention. Not only will you be creating and managing insightful dashboards in Tableau, but you will also reinforce Viant’s reputation as a leader in the advertising tech space. With a culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth, joining Viant means you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a team that values innovation and well-being—and offers attractive benefits like unlimited PTO and comprehensive health insurance. Your journey as a Technical Inventory Partner Manager starts here, and we're excited to connect with you!

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What does a Technical Inventory Partner Manager do at Viant?

As a Technical Inventory Partner Manager at Viant, you will bridge the critical gap between our platform and leading media exchanges, ensuring that ad placements are efficient and effective. Your role will involve managing inventory data, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing media supply paths to protect against fraud. It's an exciting opportunity to collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive excellent performance in digital advertising.