JOB/COMPANY SUMMARY:
We’re Xapads Media - building the infrastructure that enables brands and agencies to plan, activate, and optimize campaigns with clarity and consistency across CTV, video, display, native, in-app, and web. Powered by our proprietary platforms - Xerxes, Xaprio, Pulse, and Unwire - we deliver data-driven activation across formats and markets.
With a global reach of over 2.4 billion, our ecosystem supports the full consumer journey - from awareness through to conversion. We provide reliable access to inventory, practical targeting capabilities, and measurable outcomes, with a consistent focus on transparency in how campaigns are run and optimized.

At Xapads, how we build is as important as what we build. Our teams operate across global markets, bringing together diverse perspectives with a shared focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We’re committed to creating a workplace where decisions are guided by capability and impact - supporting an environment that is fair, inclusive, and built for long-term growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a seasoned
Ad Operations leader to own and scale our monetisation stack across
Google Ad Manager (GAM 360) and DV360
, with a strong focus on building a high-quality, scalable programmatic ecosystem.
This role goes beyond campaign management - it requires someone who can drive end-to-end ownership of supply and demand strategy, build strong industry relationships, and create a robust monetisation channel across App, Web, and CTV environments.
You will be responsible for architecting and optimising our GAM infrastructure, onboarding premium publishers and demand partners, and unlocking revenue through direct deals, PG/PMP setups, and advanced programmatic strategies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 
  Manage and optimize
  Google Ad Manager 360 (GAM)
  and
  DV360
  for campaign delivery and revenue growth
• 
  Onboard and scale
  Open Bidding partners
  and integrate
  Amazon TAM
  demand via GAM
• 
  Support
  publisher onboarding
  through
  Header Bidding (Prebid.js / Server-side)
  and direct integrations
• 
  Create, manage, and optimize
  Programmatic Guaranteed (PG), PMP, and Open Auction deals
• 
  Manage
  CTV monetization setups
  including SSAI/CSAI workflows, ad pods, and OEM inventory integrations
• 
  Drive
  yield optimization
  through UPRs, floor pricing strategies, bid analysis, and demand allocation
• 
  Monitor and improve key metrics: fill rate, match rate, CPM, win rate, and overall revenue
• 
  Troubleshoot delivery issues including
  non-matched requests, discrepancies, VAST errors, and latency/QPS challenges
• 
  Collaborate with demand partners, DSPs, and internal stakeholders to improve performance and scale
• 
  Build and maintain
  automated reporting dashboards
  and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 
  6+ years of experience in
  Ad Operations / Programmatic Monetization
• 
  Strong hands-on expertise in
  Google Ad Manager 360 (GAM)
  and
  DV360
• 
  3 Years of experience on monetizing via OB accounts like Pubmatic, Inmobi, Magnite, etc.
• 
  Proven experience working with
  SSPs, DSPs, Ad Exchanges, and programmatic partnerships
• 
  Deep understanding of
  header bidding ecosystems (client-side and server-side)
• 
  Experience in
  CTV monetization
  including VAST protocols, SSAI/CSAI, and OEM environments
• 
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on
  revenue growth and optimization
• 
  Experience in
  debugging and troubleshooting
  ad delivery, discrepancies, and technical integrations
• 
  Familiarity with
  IVT tools
  like Pixalate or HUMAN
• 
  Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights
• 
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

PRIMARY SKILLS

• 
  Platforms:
  Google Ad Manager (GAM 360), DV360, DSPs, SSPs, Ad Exchanges
• 
  Monetization:
  Open Bidding, Amazon TAM, Header Bidding (Prebid.js / Server-side)
• 
  Programmatic:
  PMP, PG Deals, Open Auction Strategy, Demand Path Optimization
• 
  Yield Management:
  UPRs, dynamic floor pricing, bid landscape analysis, revenue optimization
• 
  CTV Expertise:
  SSAI, CSAI, VAST (2.0/3.0/4.0), ad podding, OEM inventory monetization
• 
  Troubleshooting:
  VAST errors, discrepancies, IVT filtering, latency, QPS optimization
• 
  Analytics & Reporting:
  Data analysis, performance forecasting, dashboarding (Data Studio / BigQuery preferred)
• 
  Integrations:
  Prebid setup, third-party tag troubleshooting, IMA/PAL SDK integrations

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, send an email to our careers mailbox (
careers@xapads.com
). In the email make sure to include your resume and any additional information you would feel relevant for this role.