Role: Associate Director of Ad Operations

Location: Must be located and authorized to work in the US

Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote (CT)

Temp-to-Hire

Rate/Salary: Up to $120k DOE

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Clutch is looking for an experienced Associate Director of Ad Ops for an agency client of ours.

Overview:

The Associate Director of Ad Operations will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our digital advertising operations. This position requires a strong understanding of digital advertising technologies, platforms, and industry trends. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of leading a team to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:

o Lead and mentor a team of ad operations specialists.

o Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

o Recruit, hire, and develop talent.

• Campaign Management:

o Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels (e.g., display, video, mobile, social).

o Monitor campaign performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

o Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.

• Platform Management:

o Manage relationships with ad tech vendors and platforms.

o Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies.

o Implement new technologies and platforms to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Financial Management:

o Manage budgets and forecast campaign spending.

o Analyze campaign performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Quality Assurance:

o Ensure the quality and accuracy of ad tags, tracking pixels, and other campaign elements.

o Conduct regular quality assurance checks to prevent errors and discrepancies.

• Reporting and Analytics:

o Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting dashboards.

o Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends and insights.

o Share insights with cross-functional teams to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising operations at an agency.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Strong understanding of digital advertising technologies (DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, etc.).

• Proficiency in ad serving platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick Campaign Manager).

• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau).

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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