Sr. Manager, Ad Operations

Who We Are:

Next Millennium Media (“NM”) is a fast-growing, ad-tech firm with a strong presence within the ad-tech industry. Our ambition is to provide publishers and advertisers alike with the best media solutions and technology in the industry to empower them to build their brand and business. 

Sound like a team you’d like to be part of? We’ve created a space for our teams to solve complex challenges, be clever and innovative, and play to their strengths. We’re invested in the individuals on our staff as well as our clients. Because of that, we value the intersection between results, personal growth and innovation. 

At Next Millennium, we brought together the best and brightest in digital advertising, connecting powerful algorithms with the heartbeat of our people. Curious? We’d love to explore what we’ve built with you to see if there’s a fit. 

Who You Are:

We are seeking a motivated leader with the ability to collaborate effectively and help move the business forward with clients. The Sr. Manager of Ad Operations will play a pivotal role in managing both agency-side campaign operations (focused on executing client campaigns) and publisher-side operations (focused on yield optimization and revenue growth). This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to build and maintain relationships across platforms, demand partners, and clients.

In this role you will manage a lean team and provide expert-level troubleshooting, QA, and rectification of technical discrepancies, ensuring operational excellence. You will support both Agency and Publisher client relationships and lead and train programmatic traders for optimized campaign execution.

Agency-Side Responsibilities:

>> Platform Management: Oversee and execute programmatic campaigns using DV360 and The Trade Desk

>> Client Operations: Develop strategies to enhance campaign performance and client satisfaction

>> Sales Collaboration: Address client inquiries and identify solutions for products and services

>> Technical Support: Ensure accurate campaign reporting through troubleshooting, QA, and discrepancy resolution

>> Reporting: Deliver performance updates and insights to support client communication

Publisher-Side Responsibilities:

>> Test and Optimize Revenue Opportunities: Onboard new demand partners and conduct A/B testing on ad formats, releases, and placements to enhance performance and profitability

>> Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic partners; preference for candidates with established industry connections

>> Reporting and Automation: Streamline reporting workflows through automation, provide actionable insights, and collaborate with finance to ensure accuracy and alignment

What We’re Looking For:

>> A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

>> 4+ years of experience in ad operations working with clients 

>> 2+ years of experience leading or managing a team 

>> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

>> Demonstrate advanced proficiency and knowledge on platforms such as Xandr, PubMatic, and other relevant tools to optimize revenue and troubleshoot issues effectively

>> Experience with Python or databases (SQL, MongoDB)

>> Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and other similar tools

>> Strong analytical and strategic thinking. Comfortable telling a story with data

>> Add to our culture - Heartbeat 1st, then Algorithm. We’d also love to learn from you.

At Next Millennium Media we are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.