At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile programmatic campaigns and mentor a junior team member.
- Company: Fast-growing advertising tech business focused on digital campaign excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on emerging technologies and career development.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and shape the future of digital advertising.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in programmatic advertising with hands-on DSP experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Operations Manager £55,000–£60,000 London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
Our client is a fast-growing advertising technology business that helps leading brands and agencies deliver high-performance digital campaigns through data, automation and programmatic media. With continued investment in video, CTV and emerging technologies, they’re looking for an experienced operations professional to play a key role in driving campaign excellence and team development.
The Opportunity
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of high-profile programmatic campaigns across multiple digital channels.
- Manage and mentor a junior team member while remaining hands-on with campaign execution and optimisation.
- Work across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social using industry-leading DSPs and platforms.
- Help shape operational best practice and improve campaign performance through data-driven insights.
- Join a collaborative business investing heavily in video, retail and other fast-growing advertising sectors.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end campaign setup, optimisation and performance across leading DSPs and social platforms.
- Monitor pacing, delivery and KPIs, ensuring campaigns consistently achieve commercial objectives.
- Troubleshoot platform, tracking and delivery issues while working closely with technology and analytics teams.
- Build performance reports and dashboards, identifying optimisation opportunities and actionable insights.
- Manage platform relationships and keep internal teams informed of new features and industry developments.
- Support client meetings by providing technical expertise and campaign performance updates.
Your Profile
- 3–5 years' experience in programmatic advertising, media operations or AdTech.
- Strong hands-on experience with DSPs such as DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo or Beeswax.
- Experience across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social campaigns.
- Comfortable managing campaign delivery while mentoring junior colleagues.
- Analytical, organised and proactive, with excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience within an agency or AdTech environment; exposure to gambling or CTV campaigns would be advantageous.
How to apply
To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please contact Chizoba Uzuegbunam at Pivotal for a confidential discussion on email at chizoba@pivotallondon.co.uk.
Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.
Senior Manager - Media Planning in London employer: Pivotal London
Join a dynamic and innovative advertising technology company in London, where your expertise in media planning will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile campaigns while mentoring junior team members. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment that prioritises growth and excellence.
