Prorata

Prorata

Principal Program Manager

Bellevue, WA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$260kDetected 89 days ago
Distributed SystemsMachine LearningLLMsComplianceAgileJiraRoadmappingBusiness DevelopmentIntellectual PropertySignal ProcessingLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • ProRata.ai http://ProRata.ai is redefining digital advertising for the AI era through patent-pending AI agent technology.
  • Our ProRata Ads platform enables real-time, contextual, prompt-driven advertising that intelligently matches brand objectives with content semantics across Gist.ai http://Gist.ai and premium publisher environments.
  • This is a high-visibility strategic role ideal for someone who excels at orchestrating complex, technical programs in a fast-moving startup.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end program planning and execution for major AdTech initiatives, including the ad serving system, agentic backend workflows, campaign/creative management tools, scalable reporting, and fraud detection systems.
  • Partner closely with the Principal Software Engineering Manager (Tech Lead) and engineering teams to define technical roadmaps, break down epics into actionable milestones, and drive on-time delivery.
  • Collaborate with the frontend team, Product, and Business Development to align on requirements for campaign management, creative optimization, and advertiser/publisher-facing features.
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and blockers - proactively surfacing issues and coordinating resolutions across Engineering, Product, Design, and external partners (publishers, SSPs, DSPs).
  • Establish and maintain clear program artifacts: roadmaps, timelines, status reporting, RACI matrices, and success metrics to ensure transparency for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive launch readiness and post-launch activities, including go-to-market coordination, partner integration support, performance monitoring, and iterative improvements.

Requirements

  • Comfort operating in a startup environment with evolving requirements, high ambiguity, and rapid iteration.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale technical programs involving distributed systems, low-latency infrastructure, and emerging AI/ML components.
  • Strong technical fluency - able to understand system architecture, APIs, scalability challenges, and AI concepts (LLMs, agentic workflows, inference) without writing production code.
  • Excellent project and program management skills, including roadmap planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication.
  • Exceptional communication and influence skills - able to align diverse teams (engineering, product, business) and present clearly to executives.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with GenAI/LLM-powered products, prompt engineering, or agentic systems.
  • Background in adtech ecosystems (OpenRTB, header bidding, SSP/DSP integrations, ad quality, fraud detection).
  • Hands-on experience with agile methodologies, Jira/Asana/Linear, and program management tools.
  • Startup experience - thriving in resource-constrained, high-ownership environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and AI inference challenges.
  • The compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience including:
  • Facilitate effective working sessions, prioritization decisions, and trade-off discussions between technical constraints and business needs.
  • Continuously improve program management processes, tools, and best practices as the AdTech platform scales from pilots to production traffic.

Compensation

  • The compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience including:
  • Base salary range: $220,000 - $260,000
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Equity participation

Company info

  • We are seeking a Principal Program Manager to drive the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of our core AdTech product initiatives.

Equal opportunity

  • ProRata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
  • California Specific Notices

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This open position is not eligible for Company sponsorship of a visa that would require a new H-1B visa petition that is subject to the $100,000 payment requirement announced in the Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of
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