Director of Programmatic Ad Ops - Client Side - Remote

Director of Ad Operations - $150,000 - $200,000 base salary plus bonus and benefits

Remote (US)

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Overview

We're partnering with an innovative consumer technology company looking to hire a Director of Ad Operations to lead the strategy and execution of advertising across a portfolio of highly successful consumer products.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Ad Operations leader who enjoys remaining hands-on while driving the overall monetization strategy. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, Revenue, and external partners to optimize advertising performance across both mobile and web, while helping shape the future direction of the company's ad stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advertising and monetization strategy across multiple consumer products
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive revenue growth through advertising
• Manage the implementation, optimization, and ongoing performance of ad networks and demand partners
• Oversee mediation strategy and troubleshoot technical advertising issues across web and mobile platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with SSPs, DSPs, ad networks, and other strategic partners
• Work with data and privacy partners to maximize monetization while maintaining compliance
• Develop reporting frameworks and provide actionable revenue insights to senior leadership
• Manage outsourced Ad Operations resources and ensure operational excellence across the advertising function
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and monetization strategies

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of experience within Ad Operations or Programmatic Advertising
• Strong experience across both mobile app and web monetization
• Deep understanding of programmatic advertising, display, video, and publisher monetization
• Hands-on experience with ad networks, mediation platforms, header bidding, and programmatic operations
• Experience working with SSPs, DSPs, and other demand-side partners
• Proven experience developing advertising strategies that drive revenue growth
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams
• Experience leading or managing Ad Operations teams, including outsourced resources

Preferred Experience

Experience working with:

• Mobile app monetization
• Header bidding
• Mediation platforms
• Programmatic advertising
• Affiliate marketing
• User privacy and identity solutions

Previous experience within publisher technology, consumer apps, digital media, or AdTech businesses is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 100% Health, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Health & Wellness stipend
• Generous PTO plus 12 paid holidays and Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare benefits
• Flexible remote working
• Company-wide team summits twice a year

Apply Now

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Richard Morris
Senior Manager

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