Manager, Advertising Operations

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Role Overview:

The Manager, Advertising Operations is an analytical strategy driver and technical master with a passion for the Gaming and Entertainment space. This is a remarkable opportunity to define the way PlayStation’s Network Advertising organisation measures and drives operational excellence and growth. You will help drive the success and growth of the Network Advertising business through partnerships with global advertising operations, client partners, client solutions, and cross-departmental teams.  

As someone who knows the advertising industry, ad tech, and gaming & entertainment, you'll lead our AdOps team in London, use data and technology to innovate and build relationships with global business units. As a leader you must be willing to embrace change and adapt to new situations and challenges. 

What you'll be doing:

• Lead a regional team responsible for ad campaign management tasks, including setup & trafficking, performance & delivery reporting, optimisation, and account planning.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to help them achieve client objectives and raise awareness around campaign performance and recommendations.
• Ensure adspend efficiency across the region and communicate to appropriate internal stakeholders any potential impacting risks.
• Work in tandem with other cross-functional managers to ensure team initiatives are executed across all regions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges  
• Provide input to refine product development that improves Network Advertising’s ability to exceed goals.
• Support leadership with broader business objectives, setting departmental plans, driving required business behaviours, and contributing to strategy development. 

What we're looking for:

• Ability to work within a highly collaborative, dynamic environment
• Lead a team of 5+ people, bonus for remote management experience
• Experience interacting with advertisers, agencies, analysts, and staff in high-profile, business-critical situations
• Proven track record of establishing goals, setting clear expectations, prioritising activities, and timely follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills; consistently demonstrates a methodical approach with a focus on organisation.
• Engaged with the latest progress and trends in ad tech 
• BA or BS degree in a marketing or analytical field  
• roven years of progressive advertising operations experience 
• Experience in gaming, advertising, or digital media 

Preferred:

• Prior experience applying ad serving and data management systems: Ad Servers, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Snowflake, Domo, SSP/DSPs, and other common advertising technology
• Account management or client service experience
• Solid understanding of SQL, basic HTML (or other web languages), and ad tag construction
• Understanding of the programmatic landscape and experience of implementing programmatic technologies

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working model (FlexModes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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