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Ad Ops Manager

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Office

Sandton Gate Building A (3rd Floor),7 Minerva Rd, Glenadrienne, Sandton, South Africa

Full Time

The purpose of this role is to effectively manage the implementation and execution of Ad Ops strategies and the day-to-day communication with clients to help achieve their goals.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Ensures digital campaigns are trafficked effectively to achieve expected performance targets
  • Owns implementation of Ad Operation recommendations and is responsible for troubleshooting within platform (e.g. CM360) 
  • Ensures campaigns are set up correctly and ad creative are in the correct format 
  • Proactively reviews and manages client data to ensure optimal performance on all campaigns 
  • Tracks and reports on campaign results, gathers data analysis and participates in weekly calls 
  • Identifies non-compliance with established taxonomies and initiates correction processes to ensure data consistency 
  • Oversees the campaigns' performance against client key performance indicators 
  • Develops and maintains relationships with client team and other disciplines to nurture performance growth 
  • Drives effective client relationships with accurate and timely performance communication 
  • Delivers accurate campaign setups and thorough testing 
  • Manages and prioritizes the executive and analyst workflow 
  • Ensures best in class delivery of Ad Ops work 
  • Builds strong relationships across client services team and with client 
  • Delivers ongoing training to the team to ensure consistent and industry-leading expertise around ad serving platforms and other relevant technology 
  • Communicates and manages relationships with internal and external clients 
  • Communicates and manages relationships and training with media partners 
  • Ensures all campaigns are trafficked in compliance with established data taxonomies 
  • Provides subject matter expertise in at least one connected tech stack (i.e. Google) 
  • Deploys site side tracking across multiple tag management solutions (e.g. GTM) 
  • Supports operational activities and drives excellence in customer service through accurate and consistent delivery and supplier operations 
  • Supports a culture of operational excellence in all client operations processes and activities. 
  • Supports the team in running analysis and problem-solving sessions to improve day-to-day work and support in resolving issues with the broader business 
  • Collaborate with 3rd party suppliers, including digital agencies and partners 
  • Develops key media owner and senior client relationships to enhance our offering 
  • Uphold a positive working culture, ensuring the organization is recognized for maintaining a strong reputation with all internal and external stakeholders 
  • Ensure monthly reporting and insights sessions take place and that the actionable outcomes are implemented by specialists. 
  • Attend key client meetings with campaign managers. 
  • Drive effective collaboration across account manager teams. 
  • Integrate and articulate digital thinking, platforms and solutions within the planning teams 
  • Establish innovative shared strategy products and processes.  
  • Technical Capabilities is must in CM360 and Excel 

Nice to have: 

  • DV360 

    GA4 

    GTM 

     

Location:

Sandton

Brand:

Amplifi

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Ad Ops Manager

Office

Sandton Gate Building A (3rd Floor),7 Minerva Rd, Glenadrienne, Sandton, South Africa

Full Time

August 8, 2025

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