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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 Inventory Partner Manager, Viant

If you're looking to step into a pivotal role in the digital advertising landscape, consider the position of Inventory Partner Manager at Viant in sunny Irvine, CA. In this exciting role, you'll be the essential link between Viant and key media exchanges, making sure everything flows seamlessly in the world of digital media inventory. Every day will bring new challenges as you collaborate with internal teams and external media owners to ensure ad placements are not only effective but also protected from fraud. You'll handle inventory data with finesse, offering strategic insights that can turn auction dynamics to the advantage of our clients. You'll also dive into technical troubleshooting, ensuring Private Marketplace (PMP) deals align perfectly with campaign requirements and the technology we use. Your knack for analyzing auction patterns will help identify efficiencies while keeping suspicious activities at bay. In addition to managing relationships and configurations to boost campaign performance, you'll create insightful dashboards using tools like Tableau, presenting your findings to stakeholders. Viant values both skill and growth, so if you have a background in digital advertising, particularly in DSPs or ad servers, we’d love to meet you. Here, we foster a culture that prioritizes input from every team member, ensuring that learning and professional development are part of the mix. If you have the expertise and the enthusiasm to engage with the fast-paced world of advertising technology, Viant is the place for you. Let's push boundaries together and enhance the future of advertising!

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What are the primary responsibilities of an Inventory Partner Manager at Viant?

As an Inventory Partner Manager at Viant, your key responsibilities include managing relationships with media exchanges, analyzing auction dynamics, optimizing media supply paths, and providing essential troubleshooting support for Private Marketplace (PMP) deals. You'll ensure seamless operations that drive optimal ad performance through strategic insights and data management.