Digital Ad Operations Manager

Skillsearch; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Digital Ad Operations Manager to oversee high-impact digital advertising campaigns on major platforms. The role requires expertise in ad serving technologies and strong analytical skills to drive successful advertising strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of ad serving platforms required.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent data skills needed.
• Proven experience with digital ad technologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of digital ad campaigns.
• Manage and forecast digital inventory for media planning.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure technical support.

Skills

Knowledge of ad serving platforms

Data interpretation

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Google Ad Manager

FreeWheel

Teads

Job description

Are you an experienced ad operations professional with deep technical knowledge of ad serving platforms and a passion for streaming media?

As a Digital Ad Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact digital advertising campaigns across major platforms, including YouTube, and help shape the future of ad tech in a fast-moving, digital-first environment.

What you'll be doing...

• Own the end-to-end delivery of direct digital campaigns, collaborating closely with Sales and Planning
• Oversee YouTube campaign implementation and reporting in partnership with the Social Strategy team
• Manage and forecast digital inventory to support accurate media planning
• Maintain and troubleshoot ad serving platforms such as Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel
• Collaborate with Programmatic and Data teams to manage third-party partners and ensure seamless technical support
• Set and maintain campaign pricing and prioritisation to align with business objectives

What we're looking for...

• Expert-level knowledge of ad serving platforms (Google Ad Manager, FreeWheel, Teads, etc.)
• Solid understanding of ad tags, macros, decisioning logic, and third-party integrations
• Proven experience implementing and testing digital ad technologies
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent data interpretation and reporting skills
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to create and maintain clear documentation and workflows
• Performance-driven with a focus on accuracy, speed, and quality

Are you ready to lead digital campaign operations in a dynamic and high-growth environment for a global media company?Get in touch with Joe at Skillsearch - [e-mail]