Ad Operations Manager

Publicis Media; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in media and marketing is seeking an Ad Operations Manager to oversee the execution and troubleshooting of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms. Key responsibilities include managing global teams, ensuring accurate ad operations and developing best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in Ad Operations and Media Technology, alongside excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Leistungen

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

Reflection Days - additional paid leave

HELP@HAND benefits and support

Family-friendly policies with full pay for maternity, adoption, etc.

Flexible working and birthday day off

Local discounts with partners

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in Ad Operations, Media Technology, or related fields.
• Proficiency in ad servers and marketing tech solutions is essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee execution and troubleshooting of digital media campaigns.
• Manage global ad operations teams and ensure seamless activation.
• Conduct audits and QA for campaign accuracy.

Kenntnisse

Ad Operations

Media Technology

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools

Campaign Manager 360

Flashtalking

Ad Form

DMPs

DSPs

Tag Management Systems

Ad Verification tools

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities : Communication, Media, Data and Technology . Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

Overview

The Ad Operations Manager will oversee the execution and troubleshooting of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise in ad

serving, trafficking, and campaign execution, along with collaboration across media, creative, and technology teams to ensure seamless activation. Additionally, the Operations Manager will manage global ad operations teams, standardize best practices, and lead technology partnerships.

Responsibilities

Campaign Management

• Work closely with Investment teams to create and execute digital media campaigns within Ad

Serving platforms (display, video, mobile)

Traffic creative assets

Set up campaign configurations

Implement tracking pixels

• Conduct regular audits and QA for campaign accuracy
• Serve as the escalation point for ad tech queries across global offices
• Stay updated on emerging digital media technologies to drive process improvements
• Oversee the deployment of digital technology solutions that align with client and

organizational needs

e.g. ad servers, VVF, TMS, data management tools

• Ensure effective and efficient use of tools and systems across teams through training and

adherence to best practices

Global Team Management & Development

• Oversee global ad operations teams to ensure exceptional service delivery and on-time

execution across all markets.

• Establish and refine processes, training, and operational parameters to meet business unit

requirements.

• Ensure timely onboarding and comprehensive training for new hires, and manage talent

offboarding to maintain uninterrupted operations.

• Conduct weekly alignment with market leads to provide guidance on progress and concerns
• Monitor team performance, offer coaching, and provide training resources to junior team

members and TAAG new hires to support their development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Ad Operations, Media Technology, or related fields
• Proficiency in ad servers (Campaign Manager 360, Flashtalking / Innovid, Ad Form) and

marketing tech solutions (DMPs, DSPs, verification platforms)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Understanding of online advertising terminology (CPM, TMS, DCO)
• Experience with conversion tagging and Tag Management Systems (GTM, Tealium)
• Familiarity with Ad Verification tools (IAS, Double Verify) is a plus

Additional Information

Benefits :

In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan , we also offer :

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24 / 7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones : Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.