Partnership Director, Programmatic Partnerships

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The Director of Platform Partnerships – is a senior revenue‑driving role responsible for owning and growing Paramount's strategic relationships across the buy‑side landscape within programmatic. This leader will be accountable for securing and expanding key DSP accounts, closing high‑impact deals, and delivering revenue growth across Paramount's programmatic sales channels in the CTV marketplace. Drawing on a deep, established network within the streaming TV ecosystem, the Director will serve as one of Paramount's authorities on the programmatic – identifying emerging opportunities, forging new partnerships, and capitalizing on the rapid evolution of CTV advertising.

This role carries direct revenue ownership and operates with a high degree of autonomy, interfacing cross‑functionally with Sales, Yield, Operations, Product, and Legal to align programmatic strategy with broader business objectives.

• Own and grow revenue across Paramount's portfolio of DSP partnerships – setting account strategies, closing incremental business, and consistently exceeding revenue targets
• Serve as the primary executive point of contact for select Paramount's DSP relationships, leading high‑stakes negotiations and securing long‑term partnership commitments
• Identify, pursue, and close new buy‑side partnerships and incremental revenue streams, leveraging a well‑established network to accelerate deal velocity and expand Paramount's programmatic footprint
• Drive platform‑level account strategy across all DSP partners, including deal creation, deal optimization, escalation resolution, and collateral documentation
• Act as a senior advisor to Paramount's programmatic sales teams, championing DSP capabilities and best practices to maximize sell‑through and revenue yield
• Develop and maintain authoritative knowledge resources and strategic guidance documents supporting buy‑side activations across Paramount's sales organization
• Own executive‑level revenue reporting dashboards and trend analysis across DSP partnerships, translating insights into actionable growth strategies
• Lead strategic initiatives in partnership with the VPs on Platform Partnership team, including priority product rollouts and go‑to‑market strategies designed to sharpen Paramount's competitive position
• Leverage deep expertise in the CTV landscape to advise on market positioning, identify whitespace opportunities, and guide internal stakeholders on the direction of programmatic demand
• Collaborate with internal Yield, Product, and Operations teams to architect scalable solutions and processes that support continued partner growth

The ideal candidate is a proven revenue generator and relationship builder with deep roots in the programmatic advertising ecosystem and a commanding understanding of the CTV landscape. This individual brings an established network of senior DSP contacts and a track record of closing meaningful business and securing strategic accounts. They are equally comfortable negotiating enterprise‑level deals and advising internal stakeholders on market dynamics.

Beyond commercial acumen, this leader is a credible industry voice – someone who understands where CTV programmatic is headed and can position…