Senior Manager, Solutions Architect

Job Description Publica by IAS is the leading Advertising Platform for Connected Television (CTV). As audiences shift from cable TV to digital, Publica’s goal is to power the next generation of ad experiences on the big screen. The core of our platform is an over-the-top (OTT) header bidding solution that enables publishers to run a unified auction between their direct sales and 65+ video sell-side platforms (SSPs). In addition, we provide an audience management solution based on our integration with data partners as well as a server-side ad insertion solution. The Senior Manager, Solutions Architect will have strong technical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, and communication skills that can oversee all aspects of customer service as they leverage Publica to power their CTV/OTT video business. You will engage with customers regularly, deep‑dive into data, run analyses, respond to a wide range of customer inquiries, become an expert with all products, funnel feedback from clients to our product and engineering team, and ultimately be responsible for the growth of accounts. Qualifications 10+ years of ad‑tech experience with a solid track record of delivering best‑in‑class customer service and at least 5 years of direct manager experience. Strong command and knowledge of video ad serving, openRTB, SSAI, header bidding, programmatic advertising, and the underlying technologies. Experience working with high‑touch, highly technical clients to understand their needs and collaborating across teams to resolve issues from pre‑sales through post‑sales and full‑scale implementation across enterprise clients. Exposure to a multitude of ad‑tech user interfaces (ad servers, SSP platforms, DSP platforms, etc.). Proven experience with object‑oriented programming, tool development, and automation. Able to deliver insights by way of data, reports, and/or presentations using large data sets and query tools (MySQL, Amazon Athena). Highly motivated self‑starter with a persuasive and success‑driven personality. Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving ability. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain complicated technical concepts in a straightforward way to all levels of the customer organization from end‑user to the C‑suite. Combination of excellent technical, product, and business skills. History of driving projects forward and identifying areas for improvement, both internally and externally. Passion for documentation and mentoring junior talent. Player/coach role: own assigned accounts and manage the technical account managers (three team members). Pay Transparency The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of the IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA, and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full‑time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: US – Remote, CA Base Pay Range: $120,400.00 – $206,400.00 Annual Additional Locations: US – Remote, NY Pay Range: $120,400.00 – $206,400.00 USD Annual Equal Opportunity Employer IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. California Applicant Pre‑Collection Notice We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non‑public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr