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

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. Come be a part of what’s next.

We launched a new ad-supported tier in November 2022 to offer our members more choice in how they consume their content. Our new tier allows us to attract new members at a lower price point, while also creating a compelling path for advertisers to reach audiences that are deeply engaged. We wrapped up our first two years of the journey and are well into year three with more exciting things to come!

The Ads Engineering Organization builds advertising systems and integrations that power the delivery of ads using our world-class content delivery ecosystem. We deliver ads in a manner that’s thoughtful of our member’s viewing experience and drive great outcomes for advertisers. We also ensure that advertiser brand safety is ensured during serving, and members only see the most appropriate ads for them.

We are faced with the enormous ambition of building highly performant advertising systems and delivering high impact to our business by monetizing our incredible slate of content. As one of the newest entrants in the Connected TV advertising space that’s rapidly growing, we seek to build unique value propositions that help us differentiate from the competition and become a market leader in record time.

We're looking for an accomplished and visionary Director, Technical Program Management (TPM) to lead and grow a team of high-performing TPMs across complex areas across Ads Foundations, Supply & Decisioning domains. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in driving the execution of our revenue critical strategic initiatives ensuring seamless collaboration, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

As a seasoned leader, you'll leverage your deep expertise in technical program management to guide multiple senior and staff TPMs, empowering them to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. You'll be a key strategic partner to our Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, and other Ads stakeholder teams, translating strategic vision into actionable plans and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

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 life cycles, 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…