DSP Partnerships Lead

Perion is a global advertising technology company delivering solutions to the biggest brands and publishers around the globe across search, social media and display, video, CTV, and programmatic DOOH.

Home to an award-winning technology solution –– with our unique data-driven AI/ML based technologies, we deliver and optimize hundreds of terabytes of data and billions of events per day. We’re working with dozens of sources to provide a superior experience across screens and platforms, including mobile, video, social and native.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a strategic, data-driven, and well-connected DSP Partnership Lead to strengthen and grow our relationships with key DSPs. As DSP Partnership Lead, you’ll be responsible for owning and growing commercial and technical relationships with demand-side platforms. You will work cross-functionally with product, sales, and technical teams to ensure seamless integrations, maximize monetization, and shape joint go-to-market strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of relationships with major DSP partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DSP partnerships, negotiating commercial terms and defining joint growth initiatives
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to drive technical integration improvements, signal fidelity, and bid efficiency
• Track and report on DSP partner performance, deal flow, and areas of optimization
• Act as a thought partner with internal revenue, product, and marketing teams to influence roadmap priorities and GTM messaging
• Identify new monetization opportunities via curated marketplaces, data deals, or custom integrations with DSPs
• Represent Perion at industry events, QBRs, and partner summits

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience at a leading SSP with a focus on managing DSP relationships
• Deep understanding of programmatic advertising mechanics (RTB, deal IDs, curation, PG, SPO, etc.)
• Strong network of contacts at DSPs, particularly commercial, partnership, and product stakeholders
• Proven track record of owning strategic partner relationships and delivering measurable growth
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Travel to NYC office 1-2 per month (as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in CTV, DOOH or Retail Media environments
• Understanding of SPO dynamics and demand path optimization