Senior AdOps demand management specialist [AQ-16373]
London, England, United Kingdom Contract Posted 1 hour ago
Join a leading global entertainment company that is redefining how the world experiences content. We are at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled entertainment to millions worldwide, and we are partnering with Aquent to find exceptional talent to join our team.
As a Senior Ad Operations Demand Management Specialist, you won’t just be managing campaigns; you’ll be a pivotal force in launching and scaling our advertising presence across dynamic, high-growth markets. This is your chance to directly shape the operational excellence and client success of our programmatic advertising efforts, working at the intersection of technology, data, and global expansion. Your expertise will directly influence revenue growth and client satisfaction, making a tangible impact on our global advertising strategy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to navigate and excel in diverse European markets, requiring not only technical prowess in programmatic advertising and DSPs but also exceptional cultural agility. You will build trust and drive results across varying business cultures, ensuring our advertising campaigns not only meet but exceed client objectives while fostering operational efficiency and excellence.
What You’ll Do
Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they’re proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
As a Senior Ad Operations Demand Management Specialist, you won’t just be managing campaigns; you’ll be a pivotal force in launching and scaling our advertising presence across dynamic, high-growth markets. This is your chance to directly shape the operational excellence and client success of our programmatic advertising efforts, working at the intersection of technology, data, and global expansion. Your expertise will directly influence revenue growth and client satisfaction, making a tangible impact on our global advertising strategy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to navigate and excel in diverse European markets, requiring not only technical prowess in programmatic advertising and DSPs but also exceptional cultural agility. You will build trust and drive results across varying business cultures, ensuring our advertising campaigns not only meet but exceed client objectives while fostering operational efficiency and excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Own the day-to-day operational management of ad campaigns in assigned markets, overseeing campaign readiness and launch, while monitoring, pacing, and identifying optimization opportunities for programmatic campaigns, with a focus on Private Marketplaces (PMPs).
- Collaborate seamlessly with Account Managers, Sales, Ad Operations, and external vendor partners to ensure campaigns are activated accurately, deliver on objectives, and provide a best-in-class client experience.
- Monitor key delivery metrics and campaign health, proactively identifying risks and escalating to relevant internal teams for troubleshooting and resolution.
- Analyze campaign data at a market level and provide actionable insights to local sales teams to support revenue growth and operational improvements.
- Gather and relay feedback from clients and internal stakeholders to help identify and implement workflow or process enhancements.
- Support the maintenance and updating of operational documentation, best practices, and training materials.
- Participate in the adoption and rollout of new tools, automation, and best practices, providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure timely and accurate campaign deliverables by monitoring task queues and supporting load balancing with relevant internal teams.
- Stay informed on industry trends, internal process updates, and emerging technologies to keep operations at the forefront of the market.
- Solid experience in Ad Tech, Ad Operations, or demand management, supporting Account Management, Sales, Ads Policy/Quality, or Product/Engineering teams.
- Experience working in or supporting expansion markets (e.g., Nordics, Switzerland, Poland, Netherlands, Ireland).
- Strong expertise in campaign lifecycle management, including trafficking, execution, quality control, monitoring, pacing, and troubleshooting.
- Deep proficiency in programmatic advertising, with strong knowledge of how Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) work.
- Proficiency with advertising systems and tools such as CRM, OMS, ad servers, task management, and reporting platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors, including managing vendor tasks for campaign setup, QC, and reporting.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and provide actionable business insights.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a changing, high-volume environment.
- Effective communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to convey complex topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences across diverse cultural contexts.
- Able to navigate evolving priorities and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
- Familiarity with automation tools and AI-assisted workflows (e.g., for reporting, campaign monitoring, or process optimization).
Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they’re proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
