Partnerships & Alliances Director (Adtech)

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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

Company

An advertising platform dedicated to elevating digital advertising through creative solutions, quality publishers, and smart targeting.

What you will do

• Co-lead the Preferred Partner Deal Desk, managing commercial review workflows and contract tracking.
• Optimize internal commercial processes to improve tracking speed and governance.
• Maintain performance dashboards and translate BI metrics into actionable strategic execution plans.
• Project manage macro-level Agency Holding Company initiatives such as agency-wide RFIs and multi-region certifications.
• Support executive relationships across major Agency Holding Companies including OMC, Dentsu, WPP, Publicis, Stagwell, and Havas.
• 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 Partnerships 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.
• Experience running structured commercial processes like a Deal Desk, pipeline tracking, or contract operations.
• Analytical literacy to interpret dashboard data and identify commercial macro-trends.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Customer Success, RevOps, Finance, and Product.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• 401k with employer match.
• A positive, collaborative, and compassionate work environment.
• Commitment to economic inclusion and diversity through NMSDC certification.