Technical Program Manager (L6) - Ads Decisioning & Optimization

Netflix; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible time off

Paid leave of absence

Job summary

A global streaming leader is searching for a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional ad programs. The role requires extensive experience in program management and ad technology. Candidates should possess strong skills in managing large-scale projects and effective communication. The compensation for this role ranges from $420,000 to $630,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program management experience.
• Deep understanding of ad technology solutions.
• Capable of identifying gaps and debating technical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional programs.
• Provide technical strategies in collaboration with engineering partners.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities.

Skills

Technical program management

Ad tech expertise

Large-scale software project management

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting‑edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

We launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer our members more choice in how they consume their content. Our new tier allows us to attract new members at a lower price point, while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach audiences that are deeply engaged.

Our Team

The Ads Platform team builds the advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads using our world‑class content delivery ecosystem. We deliver ads in a manner that’s thoughtful of our members’ viewing experience and drive great outcomes for advertisers. Our team is new and yet faced with the ambitions of building highly performant advertising systems and delivering high impact to our business by monetizing our incredible slate of content. As one of the newest entrants in the Connected TV advertising space that’s rapidly growing, we seek to build unique value propositions that help us differentiate from the competition and become a market leader in record time.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with Ads domain experience to drive high impact cross‑functional ads programs. This role requires strong collaboration with product, engineering, data science, business, peer technical program managers and senior leadership to drive, execute, track and deliver high impact strategic programs in the Ads space.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex cross‑functional programs, in collaboration with product, engineering, design, and data science, that deliver technical solutions.
• Provide deep domain expertise to form sound technical strategies with engineering partners.
• Drive clarity and engagement with cross‑functional partners to align roadmaps and weigh in on relative priority.
• Work to decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones, effectively optimising scope and schedule, manage cross‑functional dependencies, and proactively manage risks.
• Leverage the insights and experience from this work to influence the improvement of underlying technologies, architectures, and operations.
• Craft clear communication of progress toward goals, reporting status to stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of technical program management experience
• Ad tech expertise driving the scaled delivery of ads decisioning systems and ML optimization engines.
• Proven experience driving large‑scale software projects, managing the definition of technical strategies, and building long‑term scalable solutions
• Deep understanding and point of view on product growth and discovery solutions
• Highly skilled, experienced, and enjoys orchestrating multiple programs with many moving parts and creating partnerships with cross‑functional teams
• Able to identify gaps in solutions, debate technical approaches, and weigh in on product vs. technology tradeoffs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience
• Self‑starter who enjoys tackling 0 to 1 problem spaces and quickly bringing organization and direction
• Exemplify the Netflix culture by understanding, advocating, and demonstrating its values.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top‑of‑market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $420,000.00 - $630,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family‑forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.