Director, Technical Program Management - Ads Foundations, Supply & Decisioning

Netflix•Los Gatos, CA

1d•$630,000 - $1,090,000

About The Position

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. We launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer members more choice in how they consume content, attracting new members at a lower price point and creating a compelling path for advertisers. The Ads Engineering Organization builds advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads using Netflix's world-class content delivery ecosystem, ensuring a thoughtful member viewing experience, great outcomes for advertisers, brand safety, and appropriate ad delivery. The organization aims to build highly performant advertising systems and deliver high impact to the business by monetizing content, seeking to build unique value propositions to differentiate and become a market leader in the rapidly growing Connected TV advertising space. This role is for an accomplished and visionary Director, Technical Program Management (TPM) to lead and grow a team of high-performing TPMs across complex areas in Ads Foundations, Supply & Decisioning domains. This pivotal role involves driving the execution of revenue-critical strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. As a seasoned leader, the Director will leverage deep expertise in technical program management to guide multiple senior and staff TPMs, empowering them to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. The Director will be a key strategic partner to Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, and other Ads stakeholder teams, translating strategic vision into actionable plans and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing and mentoring other TPMs.
Deep expertise in ads platforms spanning supply, demand, and real-time decisioning, with hands-on experience driving programs across auction design, targeting, pacing, optimization, and end-to-end ads architecture.
Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs in a fast-paced product engineering environment.
Demonstrated experience building, growing, and leading high-performing technical program management teams.
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex architectural concepts and engineering challenges.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

A visionary leader who not only sets strategic direction for the TPM function but also empowers and grows a high-performing TPM team.
An influential partner adept at navigating highly complex, cross-functional initiatives and making critical product/tech trade-offs.
A proactive force who brings immediate organization to ambiguity and anticipates risks before they impact delivery.
A true culture champion who embodies organizational values and drives execution excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a world-class team of Technical Program Managers. Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Strategic Program Leadership: Oversee the planning and reviews, tech planning and execution of multiple complex technical programs across various product domains. Ensure alignment with overall company objectives and product strategy.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a central point of contact and trusted partner for Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, partner engineering orgs and other stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making.
Operational Excellence: Define, implement, and optimize scalable program management processes, program KPIs and best practices. Drive continuous improvement in program execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Risk Management and Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks across programs. Develop contingency plans and drive resolution of critical issues.
Technical Acumen: Possess a strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architectural concepts, and technical dependencies to effectively guide and support TPMs and engineering teams.
Influence and Communication: Communicate complex technical information and program status clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from individual contributors to executive leadership. Influence decision-making at all levels.
Resource Planning: Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to forecast and allocate TPM resources effectively across various initiatives.

Benefits

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
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
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