Principal Program Manager
Viant Technology is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead the execution and expansion of the Viant Outcomes product, a key component of the company's Performance product portfolio. This role involves close collaboration with Product leadership, including the Vice President of Product Management, to translate strategic objectives into scalable, disciplined execution across the organization. The Principal Program Manager will drive complex, cross-functional programs aimed at enhancing adoption, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable value for advertisers utilizing the Outcomes product.
Key responsibilities include leading the end-to-end execution of large, cross-functional programs supporting the Viant Outcomes product, from initial planning through launch and post-release optimization. The role requires partnering with Product leadership to operationalize the Outcomes strategy within the broader Performance product portfolio. Additionally, the Principal Program Manager will coordinate decision-making across various teams, including Product, Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, Sales, and Customer teams, to address complex challenges in performance measurement and optimization, identifying root causes and implementing scalable solutions.
The ideal candidate will have over eight years of program or project management experience in a technology or platform environment, preferably within ad tech, programmatic, or demand-side platforms (DSPs). Demonstrated success in leading large, complex programs in partnership with Product and Engineering leadership is essential. Hands-on experience with performance campaigns, optimization workflows, or outcomes-based advertising products is highly desirable. A strong analytical mindset, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to design execution frameworks that enable teams to deliver at scale are also required. A bachelor's degree is mandatory, with an advanced degree considered a plus.
Viant Technology offers a competitive base compensation range of $170,000 to $230,000, with the final title and compensation based on factors such as work experience and education. The company provides fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Viant is committed to investing in employees' professional growth and well-being, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.