Ad Operations Manager.

Want to work for an international, award-winning digital agency specialising in delivering creative optimisation strategies and digital ad production?

I am looking for an Ad Operations Manager to join their specialist Ad Ops team. You will be expected to deliver high-quality work on a number of projects, in a fast-paced and growing environment. The role requires significant liaison both internally and externally, so communication is key.

Responsibilities Include:

• Guiding a small team of Operations Executives to manage and oversee the 'collective team output', delivering leadership, upskilling & mentorship as appropriate.
• Working with Creative Strategists & Data Analysts to ensure complete and correct implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Working with Creative Developers to deliver necessary technical implementation, including building/managing feeds, testing associated content and trouble-shooting campaigns where/when required.
• Working with Account Management to ensure timely delivery of campaigns and effective management of client/media agency expectations.
• Working with Product Developers to actively contribute to the product to ensure it is fit for purpose from an operational standpoint.
• Developing and maintain relationships with appropriate media agency personnel, incl. Ad Operations & Programmatic Planning teams, to become a priority escalation point when troubleshooting campaign activity.
• Developing relationships with Technology vendors (especially ad servers) to help build improved processes/best-practices and aid future product roadmap development.
• Acting as the technical point of contact in external meetings.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Digital ad operations experience.
• Experience within campaign management (ad ops/programmatic preferable).
• Use of Doubleclick and Sizmek ad servers.
• Basic understanding of HTML5 and other web development tools.
• Industry knowledge of the wider programmatic landscape.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to interpret and manipulate data using Excel.
• Ability to accurately set, manage and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confidence in managing project stakeholders expectations in terms of delivery.
• Experience with mentorship and management.
• Ability to train and upskill execs within the team.
• Ability to take ownership and lead projects .

Benefits Include:

• 30 days holiday.
• Birthday day off.
• Life Assurance.
• Health and Dental cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted food and drink.
• Discounted gym membership.

For more information please send your CV.

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