Ad Operations Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Ad Operations Manager based in India.
Join a fast-growing advertising technology environment that combines artificial intelligence with programmatic advertising to deliver measurable results for brands, agencies, and publishers. As an Ad Operations Manager, you will build and strengthen strategic relationships with demand-side platforms (DSPs), supply-side platforms (SSPs), brands, and agencies. You will oversee programmatic deals, streamline advertising operations, and resolve campaign performance challenges to ensure successful partner outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will help improve integration processes, optimize campaign execution, and support business growth. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative AI-powered advertising solutions in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The position is fully remote within India, with working hours aligned with the US Eastern Time (ET) zone.
Accountabilities
Partner Relationship Management: Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with DSPs, SSPs, brands, agencies, and other advertising partners to support long-term collaboration and business growth.
Programmatic Deal Management: Evaluate, coordinate, and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Private Marketplaces (PMPs), and Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) deals, ensuring alignment with partner requirements and commercial objectives.
Campaign Troubleshooting: Respond to ad hoc programmatic inquiries, investigate delivery and performance issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain campaign quality and partner satisfaction.
Advertising Operations Optimization: Improve approval workflows, ad trafficking processes, and integration procedures across advertising channels and technology platforms.
Performance and Business Growth: Collaborate with partners to maximize outcomes for publishing partners, identify optimization opportunities, and maintain a strong focus on measurable results.
Quarterly Business Reviews: Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with demand partners, evaluate performance, and develop actionable recommendations to improve results.
Technical and Operational Planning: Maintain technical and operational roadmaps that support partner integrations, operational efficiency, and business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate priorities, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and ensure timely execution of initiatives.
Continuous Improvement: Identify operational challenges, research potential solutions, incorporate feedback, and maintain high standards of quality while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Requirements
Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of client-facing experience in digital advertising, ad operations, programmatic advertising, or a related field, with demonstrated business development capabilities.
Advertising Technology: Hands-on experience with Google Ad Manager and familiarity with other ad servers or supply-side advertising technologies.
Programmatic Expertise: Understanding of programmatic advertising architecture, demand-side platforms, supply-side platforms, and digital media campaign workflows.
Deal Execution: Familiarity with RFPs, PMPs, Programmatic Guaranteed deals, partner integrations, and campaign performance optimization is an advantage.
Project Management: Basic understanding of product or project management principles, including planning, prioritization, and deadline management.
Technical and Analytical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail, along with a data-informed approach to problem-solving.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Organization and Multitasking: Strong time management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, respond to changing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
Leadership and Ownership: A hands-on, player-coach mindset, combining independent execution with the ability to guide initiatives and collaborate effectively with others.
Adaptability and Learning: An entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, research skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.
Feedback and Collaboration: Comfort giving and receiving direct feedback, maintaining proactive communication, and building productive relationships across teams.
Work Schedule: Availability to work primarily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM US Eastern Time, with working hours aligned to the needs of the role.
Benefits
Fully Remote Work: Work remotely from India, offering flexibility in your work location.
International Collaboration: Build relationships with global advertising partners, brands, agencies, and publishers.
Innovative Technology: Gain exposure to AI-powered advertising solutions, programmatic platforms, and modern campaign optimization technologies.
Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in ad operations, partner management, programmatic deal execution, and advertising technology.
Meaningful Business Impact: Contribute directly to campaign performance, operational improvements, partner satisfaction, and business growth.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, entrepreneurial team that values initiative, adaptability, continuous learning, and measurable results.
Employment Type: Contract position.
How Jobgether Works
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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