Manager, Advertising Platform Operations

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and support a cross-functional operations team focused on supporting the TMUS In-House Digital Media team in their self-service use of the T-Ads advertising stack. Be a core member of the team in executing an overall Joint Business Plan between T-Ads and TMUS In-House Media.
• Lead by example, supporting the TMUS team in their planning, execution, and reporting of advertising strategies and campaigns, with the goal of increased platform usage.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure scalable support can be provided to a self-service client of the T-Ads Ad stack.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for the team and provide strategies and direction for challenging executions.
• Ensure team members stay up to date on industry trends and occurrences by curating and disseminating industry news, summations, and opinions to the team.
• Serve as a member of the Media Operations Leadership team to develop overall strategic direction and management of cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure adequate coverage for all business initiatives, support through team member PTO, and maintain appropriate communication with business partners during this time.
• Responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, STEM (Required)
• 7-10 years Ad Operations experience in a publisher or an advertising agency (Required)
• 2-4 years People management experience (Required)
• Strategic Thinking Capable of analyzing results and providing strategic plans to drive business growth (Required)
• Effective communication skills to facilitate T-Ads goals in an external environment (Required)
• People Management experience to lead the team towards the business goals (Required)
• Knowledge of the advertising industry as well as opinions and projections for its future (Required)
• At least one relevant certification such as DMP, SSP, DSPs, Google Ad Manager, The Trade Desk programmatic ads, etc. (Required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

• Digital marketing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, STEM
• 7-10 years of Ad Operations experience
• 2-4 years of People management experience
• Relevant industry certifications

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary and compensation package
• Annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k)
• Access to free, year-round money coaches
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits, back-up care, childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance, college coaching
• Short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D, accident, life, and disability insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs