Ad Operations Lead - Programmatic (ORTB)

- Born in India, built for the world - Xapads is a 19-year-strong programmatic force with offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, and more.

- We're not just present in global markets - we're making waves.

- With our in-house platforms like Xerxes (Mobile 1st Performance DSP), Xaprio (Mobile & Web DSP) and Unwire (CTV DSP), we empower 200+ leading brands and agency partners including GroupM, Publicis, OMD, and Dentsu.

- Our supply operations span across Banner, Native, Video, In-App, CTV, and Web - and we pride ourselves on quality, scale, and speed.

- Backed by deep integrations with top-tier publishers, OEMs and App Developers.

- Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and ranked among the Top 100 Companies for Women, we believe in building not just careers, but legacies.

ABOUT THE JOB:.

Xapads Media is on a mission to change Old Media Buying Practices by bringing technology-based Digital Advertising.

- We are looking to bring this revolution by redefining the way ad operations are being managed across multiple digital ad platforms.

- We're looking for a strategic yet hands-on professional to join us as Lead - Programmatic Operations (ORTB).

- This role will own end-to-end programmatic execution, overseeing SSP/DSP integrations, optimizing real-time bidding performance, and ensuring seamless coordination between media buying and sales teams.

- If you thrive at the intersection of tech, data, and revenue, this role is for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Take full ownership of Supply Integration via Header Bidding, ORTB protocol, and RTB/PMP to ensure seamless connectivity.

- Lead the onboarding of SSPsassessing feasibility, generating Endpoints, Tags, and Feeds with accuracy and efficiency.

- Manage DSP onboarding by verifying compatibility, integration, and overseeing daily operations for key DSPs like PubMatic and BidSwitch.

- Oversee end-to-end Ad Operations and Publisher Account Management across CTV, Video, Display, and In-app channels.

-Regularly audit publisher integrations to ensure data integrity, monitoring fraud detection, fill rates, error resolution, and demand mapping.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

- Should be well-versed in monetising on prime SSPs like GAM and Amazon's UAM.

- Minimum of 6+ years of solid experience with Header Bidding, ORTB protocol, RTB/PMP.

- Strong proficiency in running infrastructure for CTV, Video, and Display monetisation.

- Hands-on experience onboarding Supply Side Platforms via ORTB feeds/endpoints with precision.

- Mandatory expertise with major platforms such as PubMatic, BidSwitch, Appnexus, Rubicon, Pulsepoint, or Freewheel.

- Proven track record of creating and running the infrastructure for running deals via major DSPs.

- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing large-scale programmatic operations with agility and vision.