Technical Program Manager (L6) - Ads Decisioning & Optimization

Overview As a Technical Program Manager in the Ads Platform team, you will drive high-impact cross-functional programs that deliver scalable ad-tech solutions for connected TV. You’ll partner with product, engineering, data science, and leadership to define technical strategies, decompose work into executable plans, and manage risks and timelines. Your work fuels monetization and improves member viewing experiences while differentiating Netflix in the advertising space. This role offers the chance to shape complex systems at scale and influence organizational roadmaps. Compensation / BenefitsHealth plansMental health support401(k) with employer matchStock option programFlexible time offPaid time off ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate multi-team programs across product, engineering, design, and data science to deliver technical solutionsProvide domain expertise to shape technical strategies with engineering partnersAlign roadmaps with cross-functional partners and prioritize workDecompose requirements into execution plans with milestones, manage scope, dependencies, and risksImprove underlying technologies, architectures, and operations based on project insightsCommunicate progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership Key requirementsTen-plus years of technical program management experienceAd tech expertise in scaled delivery of ads decisioning systems and ML optimization enginesProven track record on large-scale software projects and building scalable solutionsStrong understanding of product growth and discovery approachesAbility to orchestrate multiple programs with cross-functional teamsAbility to identify gaps, debate technical approaches, and weigh product vs. technology tradeoffsExcellent written and verbal communication tailored to audienceSelf-starter who tackles from 0 to 1 problems and drives organizationExemplifies Netflix values and culturecollaboration with cross-functional teamsclear communication of business impact and constraintsstrong stakeholder managementAd techML optimization enginestechnical strategy development