Manager, Ad Operations
Core
Lead a team of Ad Operations Specialists to execute and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across digital channels.
Role type
Manager, Ad Operations (People Leadership + Hands-on IC)
Builds
Programmatic advertising campaigns and automated operational workflows
Domain
Digital Advertising / Programmatic Media Buying
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Programmatic advertising expertise, People management, Campaign optimization, DSP workflows, Process automation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Automation strategy, Scalable operational design, Data interpretation
Technologies
DSPs, Programmatic platforms, Pixels, Campaign trafficking tools
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Ad Operations Specialists; Oversee campaign setup, trafficking, QA, troubleshooting, pacing, and delivery; Guide the team's evolution toward an automated operating model; Partner with Account Management, Product, and Engineering to improve workflows; Identify and implement process improvements through automation and SOPs; Monitor team performance and operational metrics.
Seniority
Manager, people leadership with hands-on technical execution
