Senior Ad Operations Specialist - Programmatic Buying [Remote]

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of partner. We are currently looking for a Senior Ad Operations Specialist - Programmatic Buying in United States.

This role sits at the heart of digital campaign execution, ensuring programmatic advertising initiatives are delivered accurately, efficiently, and at scale across multiple platforms. The Senior Ad Operations Specialist will manage the full campaign lifecycle, from setup and QA to optimization and reporting, while solving complex delivery and tracking issues in real time. This position requires strong technical fluency across DSPs and ad serving systems, as well as the ability to translate data into actionable performance insights. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, the role partners closely with sales, client success, and product teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and strong client outcomes. It also offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. This is an ideal role for a detail-driven ad operations professional ready to take on greater ownership and strategic impact.

Accountabilities:

• Own end-to-end setup, trafficking, QA, execution, and optimization of digital advertising campaigns across programmatic, social, and search platforms
• Troubleshoot delivery issues, tracking discrepancies, pixel problems, and pacing challenges to ensure campaign stability and performance
• Collaborate with Sales, Client Success, and Product teams to guarantee accurate implementation and high-quality campaign delivery
• Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend optimization strategies
• Conduct rigorous quality assurance on campaign builds to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client specifications
• Support onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing for junior ad operations team members
• Identify operational inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements and workflow optimization
• Maintain accurate documentation of campaign setups, processes, and platform-specific requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or a related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in digital ad operations, programmatic buying, or media trafficking
• Strong experience using DSPs, ad servers, and tracking/measurement platforms across multiple channels
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and QA discipline
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment
• Passion for advertising technology and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving ecosystem

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation range of $52,200 to $75,600 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Remote work flexibility across the United States
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing digital advertising and programmatic ecosystem
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values innovation and diversity
• Career development opportunities, including mentoring and skill expansion
• Exposure to advanced advertising technologies and large-scale campaign operations
• Potential for growth into more senior or strategic ad operations roles

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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