Sr. Manager Marketplace Ad Operations - FreeWheel

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Job Summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, has superior end-to-end technology, premium marketplace, and best in market advisory services that power the advertising businesses of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, including DIRECTV, Fox Corporation, NBC Universal, Turner Broadcasting System and Viacom in U.S., and Sky and Channel 4 in Europe. From our unique position at the center of the premium video economy, we enable our clients to unify audiences across desktop, mobile, OTT, and traditional STB devices, and profitably monetize their content.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Marketplace Operations

The Senior Manager, Marketplace Operations will be a vital component for FreeWheel's Marketplace business in North America, which enables the most premium video publishers – such as TV Programmers, MVPDs, and major digital media publishers – to monetize their content programmatically at scale. This function is responsible for both managed service and programmatic campaigns, the day-to-day workflow consist of the following : successful set up, trafficking, technical troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimization for all North American marketplace transactions. Additionally, this function will work closely with the Global Client Services team, as well as various other internal teams to ensure an efficient and seamless operational experience for FreeWheel Marketplace buyer. This is a critical role supporting the continued growth of FreeWheel Marketplace in North America and reports directly to the Director, Marketplace Operations.

Core Responsibilities:

Manage a team of highly-talented ad operations and technical support professionals

Develop, implement, and evolve a strategic plan for how the Marketplace Operations function can support the business and client service goals of the North American Marketplace organization

Oversee the personnel responsible for the trafficking of FreeWheel Marketplace transactions and ensure that all trafficking is completed in accordance with proper procedures and policies to ensure that all transactions are executed accurately and efficiently

Oversee the personnel responsible for the configuration, monitoring, and optimization of programmatic deals

Oversee the personnel responsible for level one troubleshooting of Marketplace transactions

Coordinate with other internal teams, including the Global Clients Services & Operations team, to design, implement, and evolve intra-company process for handoffs, escalations, etc.

Communicate directly with Marketplace clients as needed in support of the Publisher Account Management

Identify operational trends and risks and communicate to the FreeWheel Marketplace leadership team

Develop, implement, and track KPIs to measure the operational efficient of the North American Marketplace business

Exercise independent judgment in pursuit of business goals and objectives

Travel as necessary in support business objectives (prospect/client meetings, conferences, internal meetings)

Job Specifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

5 years of experience with digital video in an operational or technical role

2 years of managerial experience preferred

Deep understanding of the digital advertising industry value chain, specifically including programmatic buying models

Extensive experience working with digital video ad servers (FreeWheel a plus) and or SSP platforms (StickyADS / FW SSP a plus)

Deep understanding of digital video standards and specifications (i.e. VAST, OpenRTB)

High EQ

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate what is needed for you to be successful

Ability to regularly collaborate with others in pursuit of joint goals and objectives

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

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Company info

Comcast
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