Senior Manager, Ad Platform BD

Advertising | New York | ID: 09976 

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Senior Manager, Ad Platform BD

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

 

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Ad Platform BD to lead and optimize Roku’s relationships with key technology partners who power our media business. This role will focus on partnerships across identity, measurement, ad serving, verification, and other critical infrastructure that supports our advertising operations. A primary goal will be to reduce the cost of revenue (CoR) and optimize the cost of goods sold (COGS) while ensuring seamless business operations and high-quality execution.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of ad tech, programmatic advertising, and media monetization. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Advertising Sales, Ad Operations, Product, Finance, and Legal to ensure we are maximizing efficiency and driving scalable, cost-effective solutions.

For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $122,000 and $234,000 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

 

What You’ll be Doing

  • Partner Enablement & Management:
  • Oversee and optimize Roku’s relationships with key third-party partners in identity, measurement, verification, and ad serving.
  • Ensure partners are meeting SLAs and delivering high-quality services to support Roku’s media business.
  • Negotiate contracts to drive cost efficiencies and improved value for Roku.
  • Cost Optimization & Efficiency:
  • Identify opportunities to reduce CoR and COGS through improved partner selection, contract negotiations, and operational efficiencies.
  • Work closely with Finance and Operations teams to monitor cost structures and develop strategies to optimize spend.
  • Technology & Business Operations:
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of third-party solutions.
  • Identify gaps in our partner ecosystem and evaluate new vendors to support business objectives.
  • Work with Ad Operations to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with partner technologies.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to align partnership strategies with broader business goals.
  • Work with Legal and Finance to structure agreements that balance cost, risk, and scalability.

 

We’re excited if you have

  • 7+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or ad tech, with a focus on identity, measurement, verification, or ad serving.
  • Deep understanding of digital advertising, programmatic ecosystems, and media monetization.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of optimizing costs and managing partner relationships.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product, Operations, and Finance.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
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Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

 

The Roku Culture

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. 

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. 

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