Principal Technical Account Manager
The Trade Desk
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
Job description
About the role
The Principal Technical Account Manager will lead strategic agency and brand engagements, deepen integrations, translate company initiatives into streamlined technical operations, and drive technical excellence by consulting on client tech stacks, managing post‑sale relationships, and overseeing custom AI‑based solutions.
About the company
The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees in over 30 offices, offering technology that lets advertisers reach audiences across the open internet—from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps and news—to support trusted journalism, entertainment, and creators.
Requirements
- 8+ years in a technical client‑facing role within the AdTech ecosystem, preferably for a DSP.
- Strong technical consulting acumen with a track record of influencing client technical investments to achieve business outcomes.
- Deep curiosity and working knowledge of AI, agentic workflows, and emerging standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Expert project/program management skills, including timeline setting, stakeholder management, and independent execution; formal project management methodology experience a plus.
- Superior relationship management and influencing abilities when collaborating with commercial and technical teams.
- Effective decision‑making skills focused on context definition, solution orientation, and building advocacy with leadership.
- Experience with web technologies, APIs, and web programming languages; knowledge of SQL and other database technologies strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to work in a layered environment with internal relationships across product, engineering, and business teams.