Head of Ad Operations

8–15 years of experience in digital advertising, ad operations, or ad tech. 3+ years managing ad operations professionals. Deep expertise in Google Ad Manager (GAM360), header bidding (Prebid), SSPs/DSPs, and third-party ad verification tools. Strong understanding of campaign delivery metrics, yield optimization, revenue forecasting, and technical troubleshooting. Proven ability to design and scale operational processes across multiple teams and markets. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working closely with Sales, Product, and Analytics. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; proven record of developing and retaining talent. Data-driven decision maker with experience in reporting, analytics, and performance dashboards. Excellent communicator with the ability to present to senior executives and external partners. Must have a working laptop/pc and internet and back-up connection.

Oversee ad trafficking and campaign delivery across platforms such as GAM360, Prebid, SSPs, and DSPs. Lead, mentor, and develop specialists and coordinators focused on ad campaign trafficking, QA, yield optimization, and reporting. Define, implement, and enforce best practices for campaign management, inventory packaging, and monetization. Lead revenue optimization initiatives including technical troubleshooting, ad unit opportunity identification, forecasting, yield analysis, and pricing strategies. Partner with Sales, Product, Revenue Operations, and Business Intelligence to align ad delivery with client goals and business objectives. Lead internal projects such as process automation, trafficking workflow improvements, and reporting enhancements. Monitor performance, improve KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA), brand safety standards, and platform policies. Represent Ad Operations in client and partner discussions as a subject matter expert.