Ad Operations Manager

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com.

Smaato’s digital ad tech platform is the only omnichannel ad server and monetization solution with controls to make monetization simple. Publishers can bring their first-party data and manage all inventory in one place. Marketers get access to the highest-quality inventory so they can reach audiences around the world and on any device. Smaato is part of Verve. For more information, log on to www.smaato.com.

Who You Are

We are seeking a skilled Ad Operations Manager to join our team, working EST hours. In this role, you will manage and optimize advertising campaigns across various platforms, ensuring seamless ad operations and driving performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within our central ad ops team, supporting both demand and supply sides of the business.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the end-to-end management of demand campaign line items and publisher inventory onboarding, including setup, optimization, and reporting
• Utilize data insights to continuously optimize ad campaigns, enhance targeting strategies, and improve ROI. 
• Conduct A/B testing and implement best practices to drive campaign success
• Address and resolve technical issues related to ad serving, delivery, and reporting
• Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to resolve complex problems
• Act as a point of contact for clients, providing insights, updates, and recommendations to enhance their advertising strategies and meet their goals
• Generate detailed reports on campaign performance, analyze key metrics, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. 
• Utilize analytics tools to track performance and identify trends

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years Ad Tech Experience preferably at an SSP

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field

• Advanced Excel skills and comfortable with Slack, Looker, Tableau, and CRM systems

• Proven track record in managing and optimizing ad campaigns, with a deep understanding of programmatic advertising and ad serving technologies

• Experience with ad tech integrations and custom solutions preferred

What We Offer

• Join one of the top privacy-first omnichannel ad platforms and gaming companies

• Be part of a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) that is bringing advertising to the next level

• Benefit from working with some of the most experienced professionals in our industry and constantly grow with us

• You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions

• Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve Group’s success

• 3 Wellness days per year to help you maintain your well-being (in Q1, Q2 and Q3 after)

• Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and/or English classes.

• Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)

• We are happy to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus

• Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan

• You will be entitled to 19 holidays per year in addition to any of the public/bank holidays

• Personalized Benefits Platform; with a budget of 4100 INR/month, you can choose the benefits that fit you best from the following options:

  • Mobility and travel

  • Entertainment and food

  • Fitness and health care

• Enjoy food and beverage benefits with colleagues and have fun during team events

• Medical insurance for self and family

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.