Preferred Partner Operations & Strategic Alliances Director (Adtech)

TL;DR

Preferred Partner Operations & Strategic Alliances Director (Adtech): Managing the commercial infrastructure for global demand partnerships and connecting agency holding company strategies to regional execution with an accent on deal desk management and operational optimization. Focus on orchestrating macro-level agency initiatives, leading QBRs, and developing commercial frameworks to maximize profitability.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or North America

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an advertising platform focused on elevating digital advertising through creative solutions, quality publishers, and smart targeting for brands and enterprises.

What you will do

• Co-lead the Preferred Partner Deal Desk, managing commercial review workflows and contract tracking in collaboration with Finance and RevOps.
• Identify and implement proactive tweaks to optimize internal commercial processes, tracking speed, and governance.
• Maintain performance dashboards and translate BI/RevOps metrics into strategic insights and execution plans.
• Act as the centralized project manager for macro-level Agency Holding Company initiatives, synthesizing regional field insights into corporate outputs.
• Partner with leadership to optimize deal mechanisms and develop new structures to maximize profitability.
• Spearhead the preparation and delivery of Agency Holding Company QBRs and high-level leadership engagements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in programmatic advertising, adtech, or media agency partnership management.
• Mandatory background in Agency Partnership or Alliance roles with a proven track record of navigating major Agency HoldCos.
• Established executive relationships with programmatic stakeholders and decision-makers across the "Big Six" holding companies.
• Fluency in running structured commercial processes like a Deal Desk or pipeline tracking systems.
• Analytical literacy to interpret dashboard data and identify commercial macro-trends.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Customer Success, RevOps, Finance, and Product teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• 401k with employer match.
• A collaborative and compassionate work environment that encourages curiosity and continuous innovation.