Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Best Buy is a leading retailer focused on enriching lives through technology. As a Senior Manager, Programmatic & Yield Operations, you will oversee the operational aspects of Best Buy Ads' programmatic business, managing ad technology and leading a team to optimize advertising performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations across GAM, Magnite, and Placements.io, including inventory setup, trafficking, and platform configuration
- Own floor pricing, rate card strategy, product-to-placement mapping, and execution across guaranteed and auction-based ad products
- Execute and optimize programmatic deal management across PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Auction channels
- Monitor yield performance, sell-through, and revenue pacing, using critical thinking to surface monetization opportunities and operational improvements
- Troubleshoot platform, delivery, and partner issues, serving as the primary point of escalation while collaborating across teams to drive resolution
- Lead, develop, and grow a team of yield operations specialists, fostering adaptability, operational rigor, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with Sales, Media Planning, and Ads Ops to ensure our systems and tools are optimized to deliver commitments across our demand
Skills
- 7 years of experience in ad operations or programmatic advertising within a retail media network
- 3 years of experience monetizing yield for Retail Media Network
- 3 years managing and developing operations or ad tech teams
- 3 years of deep hands-on expertise with Google Ad Manager (GAM) and Magnite
- 3 years of experience with programmatic deal structures, including PMP, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Auction
- 2 years of experience with floor pricing, inventory management, and rate card governance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate performance data into operational decisions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments
- Hands-on experience with Amazon DSP or other SSP/DSP platforms
- Familiarity with CTV or streaming inventory operations
- Proven ability to adapt to changing tools, priorities, and market conditions
- Demonstrated success partnering closely with analytics, product, and sales teams to drive business outcomes
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Great employee discount
- Financial savings and retirement resources
- Support for your physical and mental well-being
Company Overview
Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.bestbuy.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Best Buy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 34 in 2026, 164 in 2025, 158 in 2024, 184 in 2023, 181 in 2022, 180 in 2021, 66 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.