Senior Data Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting the execution of the Japan data partnerships strategy in close partnership with Commercial leadership, ensuring data, identity, and measurement capabilities are deployed in ways that scale, support priority accounts, and align to regional growth objectives.
• This role sits at the intersection of partner management, go-to-market execution, and commercial leadership, and requires comfort operating both strategically and hands-on where impact matters most.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Japan Data Partnerships Strategy
• Partner with the Director, Data Partnerships Japan to execute and operationalise the Japan data partnerships strategy, translating global and regional priorities into locally relevant plans that support commercial teams.
• Commercial Alignment & Go-To-Market
• Partner closely with Brand Direct and Agency commercial teams to develop scalable, partner-led go-to-market narratives and use cases that support priority accounts and new business opportunities.
• Strategic Partner Portfolio
• Identify, secure, and drive adoption of The Trade Desk's data marketplace offerings across retail, audience, identity, and measurement solutions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Work closely with Product, Legal, Finance, Technical Account Management, and other stakeholders to structure, operationalise, and scale partnerships effectively across the region.
• This role reports to the Director, Data Partnerships (Japan) and is based in our Tokyo office.

Requirements

• 6+ years' experience in data, adtech, SaaS, cloud platforms, or digital media, with a strong track record of building and scaling commercial partnerships
• Proven experience working with data platforms and ecosystems , including cloud, data warehousing, CDPs, or analytics environments, with a solid understanding of data security, privacy, and governance considerations.
• Executive-level stakeholder management, capable of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and supporting change initiatives in matrixed organisations.
• Comfort operating across strategy and execution , able to set direction while also progressing priority initiatives hands-on when required
• Experienced in complex partnership structures, including contracts, commercial negotiations, and working across Legal, Product, Technical, and Finance teams
• Strong judgement in ambiguous environments , able to prioritise, make decisions with imperfect information, and balance depth with scale
• High emotional intelligence and integrity, with a consultative, collaborative approach to internal and external partnerships
• Credible industry representative, comfortable supporting senior partner discussions, customer forums, and broader industry conversations
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership and operate independently in senior, ambiguous environments, while maintaining strong alignment with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you're driven to solve meaningful challenges, we'd love to meet you.

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