Senior Lead - Programmatic Ads

Join Truecaller – The place where innovation meets impact!

Truecaller's mission is to build trust in communication by making it safer, smarter, and more efficient. Born in Sweden, trusted by the world, and here’s why we stand out:

• We are trusted by over 500 million active users every month across 190+ countries
• We identify over 15 billion calls daily, helping users avoid spam and scams
• We are powered by a team of 400+ employees from 45+ nationalities

We always look for people who take initiative, own their work, and keep raising the bar. An entrepreneurial mindset matters here, especially when it turns bold ideas into real actions. We stay collaborative and focused, always searching for smarter paths forward. If you want to make an impact and grow with a team that inspires millions, you’ll fit right in.

The role:

_Truecaller is looking for a Senior Lead – Programmatic Ads to help lead and scale one of the world's largest mobile programmatic advertising businesses. This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing strategic demand partnerships, and leading monetization initiatives across global markets._

_The ideal candidate is a seasoned adtech professional who has operated at significant scale, understands the publisher monetization ecosystem deeply, and can independently own business-critical outcomes._

What you’ll do:**

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_Own Global Programmatic Revenue_ _

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• _Drive revenue growth across Open Auction, PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and other_ _programmatic channels_
• _Monitor and optimize fill rate, render rate, eCPM, ARPDAU, and overall yield._
• _Build forecasting models, business reviews, and performance reporting for leadership_ _stakeholders._
• _Identify growth opportunities across existing and emerging markets._

_Manage Strategic Demand Partnerships_ _

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• _Own relationships with major DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, and ad networks globally._
• _Negotiate commercial agreements and drive partner performance._
• _Expand and strengthen Truecaller's global demand ecosystem._
• _Lead partner reviews and develops data-driven growth plans._

_Drive Yield Optimization_

• _Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on auction dynamics, mediation,__pricing, and ad delivery._
• _Lead initiatives related to inventory optimization, ad quality, IVT mitigation,__confirmed-click management, and policy compliance._
• _Use experimentation and analytics to improve monetization performance at scale.__

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_Lead Cross-Functional Execution_ _

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• _Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Ad Operations, Legal, and_ _Commercial teams._
• _Translate business requirements into scalable monetization solutions._
• _Influence the roadmap for ad-serving infrastructure, bidding, and auction innovations.__

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_Provide Leadership_ _

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• _Act as a senior leader within the Programmatic organization._
• _Mentor and guide team members while establishing strong operational processes._
• _Drive complex initiatives from strategy through implementation and measurement_

What you bring in:

_Experience_ _

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• _8+ years of experience in AdTech, programmatic advertising, or digital monetization._
• _Strong preference for candidates from the publisher or app monetization side._
• _c_ _andidates with experience at large publishers, ad exchanges, SSPs, or monetization_ _platforms will be highly preferred._
• _Proven experience managing or contributing to a large-scale global programmatic_ _business._
• _Demonstrated success in scaling revenue through strategic partnerships, yield_ _optimization, and operational excellence._

_Domain Expertise_ _

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• _Deep understanding of RTB, Open Auction, PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, in-app_ _bidding, mediation, and auction mechanics._
• _Strong hands-on experience with Google Ad Manager (GAM) and Google AdX._
• _Experience working with multiple DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, and ad networks._
• _Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and make data-driven_ _business decisions._
• _Knowledge of ad quality, IVT, fraud prevention, and policy compliance is a plus.__

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_Leadership_ _

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• _Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, Analytics,__and Ad Operations teams._
• _Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving_ _skills._
• _Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, high-growth_ _environment._
• _Track record of independently owning business-critical outcomes and influencing senior l_ _eadership_

It would be great if you also have:

• Worked with early stage product start ups

What we offer:

We support growth through learning resources, leadership programs, mentoring, and real hands-on work. People can move between teams and projects to build new skills and keep things interesting. We offer clear internal mobility and a transparent path for progression, with leaders who stay involved and provide guidance throughout the year. In addition, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive compensation package: Learning and development allowance, voluntary provident fund (VPF) and/or national pension scheme (NPS) tax saving option provided, creche allowance
• Modern tools to do your best work: Choose your preferred computer and phone within our budget, so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
• A people-focused office culture: We value in-person collaboration and follow an office-first model, with some flexibility. Our offices offer a vibrant environment with opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge, from breakfast, lunch and quiet spaces to team activities such as movie nights, tech meetups, and cultural events. There's something for everyone.
• Truecaller’s “Lab Days” offer a space for imagination: 5 days each quarter, where everyone steps away from their normal tasks to explore new, bold ideas and build things they’ve always wanted to. It’s a space where curiosity leads the way, and prototypes take shape. Some concepts even make it into production, and a few have grown into real features used by millions today. Lab Days allow you to be creative, learn fast, and help shape Truecaller's future.

Come as you are:

Truecaller is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our products and our culture. No matter where you're from, what language you speak, or how you identify, we value what makes you unique and would love to get to know you.

Sounds like a great opportunity?

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.

We only accept applications in English.