Manager, Ad Operations

Job Description Job Description Are you ready to be a big part of something big? At Trader Interactive, we make buying and selling a great experience. We’re a group of go-getters who decided they didn’t want to settle for the status quo. We come together as one team to build value and drive innovation across our industries - but we have fun while we do it and make sure our people are always our #1 priority. When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tack, small enough to learn from different teams and small enough to connect authentically with leadership. And one of the best parts? We give you the freedom to work from whatever working location works best for you and your lifestyle - yes, this means you can be 100% remote if you want to be! What We Offer An inclusive and supportive work environment where you can move your career forward and will have the chance to do work that has real, significant impact on the world. The opportunity to be a part of a global group of digital marketplace businesses (CAR Group) located across Australia, Brazil, Chile and South Korea - collectively we have around 1,800 team members worldwide, and our Global Talent Exchange Program means you might just find yourself working in one of those businesses sometime soon. Plenty of flexible leave options and employee benefits including up to 31 days of paid time off in your first year, continuing education with access to LinkedIn Learning, a full benefits package including medical, dental & vision, 401K with company match, and wellness program. What You’ll Do We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Ad Operations Manager to lead our ad operations team and oversee the execution of direct-sold and branded content campaigns. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth campaign delivery, optimizing performance, and driving operational efficiency across our digital media platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage the Ad Operations team, overseeing trafficking, delivery, pacing, optimization, and inventory management across all campaigns. Mentor team members and promote best practices, process consistency, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. Oversee trafficking and execution of direct-sold and branded content campaigns in Google Ad Manager (GAM), ensuring accuracy and timely launches. Collaborate with Sales, Creative, Editorial, and Branded Content teams to translate sales strategy into executable campaigns. Partner with Sales during the pre-sale phase to provide accurate inventory forecasting, pricing input, and feasibility assessments for proposed campaigns. Collaborate early in the sales cycle to shape strategic media plans that are operationally sound, scalable, and aligned with inventory and platform capabilities. Monitor campaign performance and pacing; provide optimizations, troubleshoot issues, and surface insights to support revenue growth. Manage dealer and branded content campaigns, including asset setup, click tracking, proper tagging, and performance reporting. Deliver branded content post-campaign analyses with actionable insights for internal stakeholders and external partners. Partner with Sales and Yield teams to improve inventory packaging, identify upsell opportunities, and reduce underdelivery risk. Streamline and document workflows across GAM, order management systems, and reporting tools to drive efficiency and scalability. Forecast and allocate direct-sold inventory, manage first-party audience segments, and contribute to data-driven monetization strategies. Handle end-to-end campaign reporting, invoicing, and billing; resolve discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition. Collaborate with Product and Development teams to support ad product testing, platform enhancements, and QA via Jira and project trackers. Contribute to go-to-market planning for new ad formats and ensure operational readiness for product launches. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in digital advertising operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role. Strong understanding of ad serving technologies, third-party tags, VAST/VPAID, and terminology across both Direct and Programmatic channels Experience managing teams and cross-functional projects. Proficiency in analytics tools such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, FullStory, and reporting platforms like Looker or Tableau. Experience with branded content trafficking, performance tracking, and reporting. Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills; comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Strategic mindset with the ability to support monetization goals and translate business objectives into executable ad operations. Bonus Points: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related discipline So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big. TI proudly supports a diverse workforce, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Trader Interactive is an equal opportunity employer where hiring is based entirely on business needs, job requirements, and individual merit.