The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise
to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps
brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -
and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We
are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and
perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed
to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves
to work every day.
So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a
dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!
Who we are:
Data Partnerships is the team that identifies, negotiates with, and
manages the providers of data that power many of the Trade Desk's products
(think audiences, measurement, identity and more). We pride ourselves
on maintaining a robust and vibrant marketplace of data to give our clients a
breadth of choice in how they operate on the platform. With more than 200
distinct partner relationships we have a lot of logistics to manage,
performance to monitor, and reports to derive and deliver - all in the
spirit of maintaining data marketplace vibrancy through growth. The Ops &
Analytics team within Data Partnerships supports our global team of
Partnership Managers with the program management, process, data and
insights they need to efficiently and successfully manage both strategic
projects and their partner relationships.
Who we are looking for:
The Senior Manager, Data Partnerships Operations is a unique role that sits
in the Data Partnerships organization and is tasked with improving internal
processes and project managing strategic and operational initiatives at The
Trade Desk. You're comfortable working cross-functionally with internal
teams, including teams in international regions such as Europe and Asia.
You're able to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fluid,
fast-paced work environment. You have both a service-oriented approach and an
operational mindset and love diving into details to solve complex business
problems. You have an interest in media and advertising technology.What you'll do:
Drive operational excellence with Data Partnerships leadership, providing
strategic and tactical support for the Data Partnerships team globally
Lead and execute on long-term strategic projects that impact the Data
Partnerships function and broader organizational goals
Work cross-functionally to identify operational pain points and create or
improve internal processes/policies to address those pain points
Analyze and translate data into actionable insights that answer key business
questions, inform executive decision-making, and support strategic planning
Architect and champion the adoption of sales tools and processes, partnering
with cross-functional teams (BI, Legal, Product, Finance etc.) to
maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Perform financial and operational analyses to identify risks and opportunities
related to The Trade Desk's data partnershipsQualifications
Program and/or project management experience driving cross-department change
with multiple collaborative resources.
Business acumen and consultative approach; demonstrated experience in
driving productivity and disciplined management for sales and/or partnership
teams.
Strong business and emotional intelligence with ability to deliver insights
and build objective business partnerships.
Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to
detail.
Ability to operate at both executive and tactical levels, while anticipating
business needs and driving initiatives autonomously.
Hands-on mentality with a focus on troubleshooting and effectively marshalling
resources to achieve objectives.
Expert in managing concurrent initiatives in complex matrixed environments and
make objective-based decisions in the absence of perfect information and
shifting circumstances.
Experience driving and managing change through influence in a fluid
environment.
Comfortable working with a high degree of ambiguity.Who you are:
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
5+ years of work experience in client service/sales operations and/or
sales-adjacent functions.
AdTech or SaaS industry experience preferred.
Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, arrays, some modeling) and
solid understanding of various technologies/tools such as CRM systems
(e.g., SFDC), BI applications (e.g., Tableau), and project
management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, MS Project, or Asana) used to
optimize and streamline business processes.
Proven track record in building relationships and effectively communicating
with senior leaders to solve complex, cross-functional challenges in a fast
paced, high-growth business environment.
Deep experience in leading the design and scaling of business processes using
multiple tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to execute strategically and drive projects from
conception to completion.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with experience in data analysis and
distilling insights.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under
pressure.#LI-JS1
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm
recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a
recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be
deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal
opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit,
competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national