Director, Programmatic Supply Operations

GroundTruth; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company, GroundTruth, is seeking a Director of Digital Supply Operations to enhance their media supply ecosystem. This role demands leadership in optimizing partner relationships and overseeing the governance and efficiency of programmatic supply operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital media and a keen focus on quality and scalability. This position embraces a remote-first philosophy and is supported by comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Fully-paid medical premiums for employees

401(k) employer match

Generous parental leave

Wellness and gym reimbursement

Education and coaching reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital media.
• Experience onboarding and managing partnerships with SSPs.
• Strong exposure to supply-side platforms (SSPs) and ad quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimize and grow SSP partner relationships.
• Own new supply onboarding processes.
• Monitor and optimize fraud prevention strategies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

Description

Director, Digital Supply Operations

Remote (US) | Supply

A Bit About Us

GroundTruth is a media company that turns real-world behavior into marketing that delivers real business results. Using observed real-world consumer behavior, like location and purchase data, it creates targeted advertising campaigns across all screens for advertisers. GroundTruth then measures how consumers respond to the campaigns – including if they physically show up to a location or website – to understand the real business results generated by a brand's advertising.

Learn more at GroundTruth.com.

At GroundTruth, we believe that innovative technology starts with the best talent and have been ranked one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2025! Learn more about the perks of joining our team here.

A Bit About You

We’re hiring a Director of Digital Supply Operations to lead GroundTruth’s media supply ecosystem with a focus on scalability, quality, and monetization. This senior leadership role will oversee the health, efficiency, and governance of our programmatic supply—driving sitewide optimization, onboarding new partners, and leading our fraud prevention strategy. You’ll serve as a strategic voice across company-wide initiatives while driving key operational programs and supply-side testing efforts.

You Will

• Manage, optimize and grow SSP partner relationships, across CTV, display, mobile and audio channels
• Own and lead new supply onboarding processes—from partner evaluation and technical integration through launch and performance validation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to troubleshoot, scope, and prioritize technical improvements to supply infrastructure
• Monitor and optimize our fraud prevention strategy in collaboration with Engineering, Legal, and external vendors
• Own and improve systems for impression discrepancy monitoring and network stability
• Serve as a strategic thought partner in key initiatives like Supply Path Optimization (SPO), revenue growth and product innovation
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster a culture of operational excellence
  
  

You have

This is our ideal wish list, but most people don’t check every box on every job description. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 10+ years of experience in digital media, with strong exposure to supply-side platforms (SSPs), programmatic environments, and ad quality
• Experience working closely with product and engineering teams on operational projects and systems improvements
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
• Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to influence across departments
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational issues into strategic decisions
• Experience onboarding and managing partnerships with SSPs, Ad Exchanges, publishers or inventory aggregators
• Experience leading fraud prevention strategies and working with fraud detection vendors (e.g., HUMAN, IAS, etc.).
  
  

Our values

At GroundTruth, we value GRIT and we seek candidates who share these principles. We believe that a strong foundation in these values drives success, fosters collaboration, and enables us to create lasting, impactful relationships both within our team and with our clients.

• Growth Mindset: We position ourselves toward growth – in the business world and within ourselves. We see problems as opportunities and approach all situations with an open mind.
• Respectful: We are respectful to each other, our customers, and our partners in everything we do.
• Intentional: We question assumptions, turn off auto-pilot, think through each task, act with purpose, and see objectives through to resolution.
• Trustworthy: We want to earn the reputation of being a trusted media platform and partner by driving real business results for our clients for our colleagues.
  
  

Why join us?

• Be part of a dynamic team: Join a fun, fast-paced environment where your ideas matter and your impact is felt
• Opportunities for growth: We believe in internal development, offering plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career within the company
• Flexibility: We offer a remote-first philosophy and flexible PTO policy, allowing you to balance work with your personal life
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside passionate, creative, and motivated colleagues who support each other and encourage new ideas
• Comprehensive benefits package: At GroundTruth, we want our employees to be comfortable with their benefits so they can focus on doing the work they love. We offer:
• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees
• 401(k) employer match
• Generous parental leave
• Wellness and gym reimbursement
• Family and pet expense reimbursement
• Education and coaching reimbursement program
• Daily lunch credit when working in-office
• Fully stocked snacks and beverages in-office
• Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone
• Equity analysis to ensure fair pay
  

Salary Range

$150,000 - $190,000 base salary

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline to apply is 6/30/25, but early applications are encouraged.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable federal, state and/or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion and equity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.