Lead - Affiliate Manager
Overview
We are looking for a highly driven operator to support and scale our Search & Performance Monetization business. This role will work closely with the revenue lead to drive day-to-day execution across product, tech, finance, legal, and external partners, ensuring seamless operations, faster go-to-market, and sustained revenue growth.
You will act as the connective tissue across teams — translating strategy into execution, unblocking dependencies, and building the operational backbone of a high-growth monetization engine.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Execution & Program Management
Drive end-to-end execution of key initiatives across Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Partnerships
Own program timelines, track deliverables, and ensure on-time launches of monetization features and GTM initiatives
Act as the central POC to align internal teams and external stakeholders
Partner & Stakeholder Management
Manage day-to-day relationships with external partners (search providers, aggregators, demand partners)
Coordinate onboarding, integrations, and ongoing performance tracking with partners
Ensure smooth communication, issue resolution, and optimization cycles
Monetization Operations & Optimization
Monitor performance across O&O platforms and supply channels, identifying gaps and optimization opportunities
Work closely with analytics and product teams to improve yield, fill rates, and revenue efficiency
Support experimentation frameworks (A/B tests, new formats, pricing models)
GTM & Platform Enablement Support
Assist in executing GTM strategies for search and performance monetization offerings
Support rollout and operations of self-serve / partner platforms
Coordinate across teams to ensure readiness for launches (product, legal, finance, billing, reporting)
Process Building & Scalability
Build and streamline operational processes across partner onboarding, reporting, billing, and compliance
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to support rapid growth
Maintain documentation, playbooks, and SOPs for repeatable execution
Commercial & Financial Coordination
Work with Finance on billing, invoicing, revenue reconciliation, and forecasting inputs
Support commercial discussions with data, reporting, and performance insights
Ensure alignment on contracts, commercials, and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
5–7 years of experience in program management, business operations, partnerships, or monetization roles (preferably in ad-tech, search, or performance marketing)
Strong ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
High ownership mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Comfort working with data, dashboards, and performance metrics
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with search monetization, performance marketing, or ad-tech ecosystems is a strong plus
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to translating strategy into reality. You’ll be directly enabling the scale-up of a high-impact revenue pillar, working at the intersection of product, partnerships, and monetization — with clear visibility into business outcomes and growth.