About arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, where innovation meets impact at scale. We are transforming the digital advertising landscape by building cutting-edge solutions that connect brands with millions of viewers worldwide. Our Advertising division is at the heart of this transformation, developing self-service performance marketing products that drive discovery and sales across multiple platforms.
At arenaflex, we deliver billions of advertisement impressions and manage millions of clicks daily. We are constantly challenging ourselves to create high-quality products and deliver an unmatched experience for our countless customers around the globe. Our Sponsored TV Promotions program represents a new and critical advertising initiative that is pioneering fresh experiences to help brands—including sellers, vendors, and influencers—connect with vast audiences through innovative streaming television advertising.
If you're interested in joining a new and rapidly growing team that's building something truly unique, with an relentless focus on customer experience, you've come to the right place. We also strive to be a diverse and inclusive team that values work-life balance and celebrates achievements together.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic Advertising Platform team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of product managers, engineers, researchers, and customer insights specialists to develop new large-scale, low-latency, high-performing systems that integrate with core external systems and services.
You'll be responsible for translating complex product and business requirements into technical roadmaps and execution plans, coordinating changes across organizations, and building innovative products that deliver exceptional customer experiences to billions of viewers. The impact of this role spans across many organizations, and you will be expected to influence and lead initiatives at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead exceptional cross-group coordination and prioritization to translate critical product and business requirements into comprehensive technical guides and strategic plans
- Program Development: Organize and drive changes across multiple organizations and teams, building innovative products that deliver exceptional customer experiences to our global user base
- System Architecture Collaboration: Work alongside product managers, engineers, researchers, and customer research professionals to develop new large-scale, low-latency, high-performing systems that integrate seamlessly with core external systems and services
- Tracking & Reporting: Assist in standing up new programs with robust tracking mechanisms, monitor performance, and generate comprehensive reports on program metrics and outcomes
- Insights & Optimization: Drive insights and identify opportunities to enable feature improvements and continuous optimization of our advertising platforms
- Executive Collaboration: Work with senior management, business partners, data science, and engineering teams to develop and execute on strategic roadmaps
- Stakeholder Management: Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple organizations to ensure alignment and successful program delivery
- Process Improvement: Build sustainable processes, organize release plans, and ensure efficient program execution from inception to delivery
Essential Qualifications
- Experience: 6+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams in a technical capacity
- Technical Program Management: 6+ years of technical product or program management experience, specifically related to advertising technology, streaming platforms, or digital media
- Architecture Experience: Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Program Leadership: Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes, and organizing release plans
- Roadmap Strategy: Experience driving roadmap strategy and definition for complex technical initiatives
- Project Management: 6+ years of hands-on experience managing complex technology projects with multiple stakeholders
- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability considerations, and technical trade-offs in advertising technology platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the streaming television, Connected TV (CTV), or Over-The-Top (OTT) advertising space
- Background in programmatic advertising, ad tech platforms, or digital marketing technology
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems and real-time bidding platforms
- MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Proven track record of launching successful advertising products from concept to market
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven advertising optimization
- Experience working with external partners, APIs, and third-party advertising ecosystems
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Depth: Ability to understand complex technical architectures and communicate effectively with engineering teams
- Strategic Thinking: Capability to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps while considering long-term scalability
- Leadership: Strong influence skills with the ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groups
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Analytical: Strong data-driven decision-making skills with experience in metrics, analytics, and performance tracking
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving technology environment
- Collaboration: Proven team player with experience working in matrixed organizations
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our people's growth and development. As a Senior Technical Program Manager in our Advertising division, you will have unprecedented opportunities to:
- Work on cutting-edge advertising technology that reaches billions of users globally
- Develop expertise in streaming television and Connected TV advertising, one of the fastest-growing segments in digital marketing
- Collaborate with world-class engineers, data scientists, and product managers
- Gain deep knowledge of large-scale distributed systems and real-time advertising platforms
- Influence the direction of new products and features from inception through launch
- Build leadership skills through cross-functional team coordination and executive communication
- Access internal training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources
Work Environment & Culture
arenaflex is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Our culture emphasizes:
- Innovation: We encourage creative thinking and bold ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible in advertising technology
- Collaboration: We work together across teams and disciplines to achieve common goals
- Work-Life Balance: We value balance between fun and serious work, supporting our employees' well-being
- Inclusion: We are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to do their best work
- Customer Obsession: We keep our customers at the center of everything we build
Compensation & Benefits
arenaflex offers competitive compensation packages that include:
- Base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Annual bonus program
- Equity participation in our company's success
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Flexible paid time off and parental leave
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Work-from-home flexibility and remote work options
Location
We are open to hiring candidates to work from one of our major hub locations or remotely, depending on role requirements and team needs. Specific location preferences can be discussed during the interview process.
Join Our Team
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
If you're passionate about shaping the future of digital advertising, want to work on innovative products that impact millions of viewers, and are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's transforming how brands connect with audiences worldwide.