Ad Operations Manager

Gravite

Ad Operations Manager driving performance analytics and strategic insights at a mobile-first ad exchange. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage and grow programmatic advertising accounts.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail in programmatic advertising, with expertise in OpenRTB standards and data privacy regulations. Capable of managing projects end-to-end while providing actionable insights to drive account growth and strengthen partner relationships.

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Programmatic Advertising ExperienceOpenRTB KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsData Privacy Regulations FamiliarityProject Management

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Hard Skills

KPI AnalysisPerformance AnalysisData-Driven InsightsSpreadsheet ProficiencyBI Tools ProficiencyRTB MechanicsIntegration Issue ResolutionOperational DocumentationProcess Workflow ManagementAd Format Rollout

Soft Skills

TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

DSPSSPIVTFraud DetectionIAB Tech Lab StandardsGDPRCCPAMobile In-App AdvertisingQBRsCTV Traffic

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate performance- dig into KPIs (bid rate, win rate, CPM, spend, revenue) to find growth opportunities or losses, and get to the root cause, not just the symptom.
Act as a strategic advisor to our Account Managers working with DSPs/SSPs, by providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to grow the accounts.
Contribute to QBRs, reporting dashboards, and performance analysis that strengthen partner relationships and drive results.
Own specific projects end-to-end — e.g. rolling out a new ad format to the partners, launching CTV traffic, or introducing a new tool or vendor — from planning through execution and results.
Be the internal go-to on RTB mechanics questions — bid request/response fields, macros, timeouts, QPS caps, notifications, etc.
Work closely with engineering to resolve integration issues, reporting discrepancies, and IVT/fraud flags.
Work closely with the product team, feeding performance and partner insights into the roadmap and giving input on upcoming features.
Maintain operational documentation and process workflows so the team's knowledge doesn't live only in people's heads.
Keep an eye on IAB Tech Lab standards (OpenRTB, TCF, GPP, MSPA, schain, ads.txt) and flag compliance gaps before they become problems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in programmatic advertising — SSP, exchange, or mediation platform (mobile in-app is a strong plus).
Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail — comfortable in spreadsheets or BI tools, able to spot the story behind the numbers on your own.
Solid OpenRTB knowledge — terms such as schain, burl/nurl/lurl, and QPS caps don't need explaining.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
A track record of running investigations or projects independently, from question to conclusion.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills — you'll work across product, engineering, and business teams daily.
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real ownership from day one — small team, meaningful work, your name on the projects you drive.
Competitive, performance-based compensation — including employee vouchers, bicycle leasing (JobRad), and subsidized transportation benefits.
Flexibility that actually works — hybrid, or on-site: your choice.
Core working hours, with true flexibility.
A generous holiday and workation package so you can do your best work without burning out.
A front-row seat in programmatic — work across the full RTB stack alongside some of the sharpest people in the industry, at a company that is genuinely shaping where the technology is going.
Room to grow and co-create — flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a culture where everyone can drive topics forward.
We invest in your development with a wide range of internal and external training opportunities.
Equity upside — within the company we have a share options program.
Top-tier kit — state-of-the-art hardware and a mobile phone, yours to use for work and personally.
Startup energy, group backing — the agility and culture of a tight-knit team, with the stability of being part of Aonic Group (Europe's 8th Fastest Growing Company).
A team worth showing up for — regular team lunches and events, genuine commitment to employee wellbeing, and an international environment where people actually look forward to working with each other.