Director of Supply Operations

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Director of Supply Operations to lead the operational direction of Smart Supply, AI Digital’s deal management and supply curation platform. Smart Supply acts as a curation layer between programmatic supply and an advertiser’s DSP, improving supply quality, transparency, performance, and monetization.

Key responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day operational performance of Smart Supply, excluding direct sales.
• Lead and develop the AdOps team, overseeing technical implementation.
• Drive supply monetization, curation, vendor optimization, margin improvement, and revenue growth.
• Oversee the monetization‑related Client Services / Account Management function.
• Develop and execute structured testing for new technologies, traffic sources, and monetization opportunities.
• Review test results, guide the team to identify further optimization opportunities, and communicate findings to executives.
• Partner with Sales to align operations with market and client needs.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering on direction, feasibility, and implementation.
• Build scalable workflows, introduce automation, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead hiring, team development, performance management, and organizational changes.

Required profile

• Significant leadership experience in programmatic advertising, AdTech, or a closely related technology environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem and supply‑side operations (SSPs, bid requests, curation, monetization, vendor optimization, testing, traffic‑source evaluation).
• Proven experience leading teams of 20+ people, including hiring, development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational and technical initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Experience improving revenue performance, margins, operational efficiency, or supply quality.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Programmatic advertising ecosystem knowledge
• Supply‑side platforms (SSPs) expertise
• Bid request processing
• Supply curation techniques
• Monetization and vendor optimization
• Traffic‑source testing and evaluation

What we offer

• Competitive USD‑based compensation
• Fully remote work to suit your lifestyle
• 31 days of paid time off (21 annual leave + 10 sick days)
• Growth‑focused environment with learning resources and clear career pathways
• Fun virtual team events such as cooking classes, yoga sessions, and quizzes
• Culture of trust emphasizing results over red tape