Senior Ad Operations Manager

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ABOUT SOFASCORE Sofascore is a sports-tech company created with one goal in mind – giving sports enthusiasts a deeper understanding of the game. Our platform is the leading provider of advanced sports insights. From the biggest derbies to amateur matches, every game counts - that’s why we have the largest data coverage with 20,000+ tournaments across 25 sports. This comes easy with Torneo, our very own tournament management software for lower leagues. The global recognition of the Sofascore Rating, along with the Player of the Season award for the highest-rated players, positioned us as the authority in evaluating player performance. The Sofascore team counts more than 300 experts in 20 teams, primarily playing at our home court in Croatia, but we also have talents showing their skills worldwide. More about the company /// More about the platform ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Ad Operations Manager , you will own the setup, management, and optimization of ad campaigns across multiple ad servers for a diverse client portfolio – while also shaping our overall ad server strategy and raising the bar for the entire Ad Ops team. Working closely with the Traffic, Account, Data Analytics, and Product teams, you will drive campaign performance, mentor junior team members, and act as the go-to expert for complex technical and delivery challenges. Your role will be crucial in maximizing ad revenue, improving team efficiency through process improvements and automation, and providing strategic input on yield, pricing, and inventory monetization. Your tasks and responsibilities Strategy & leadership Lead and mentor junior Ad Ops team members, providing guidance on campaign setup, troubleshooting, and best practices Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on yield management, pricing, and inventory strategy based on performance data Identify and lead process improvements and automation to increase Ad Ops team efficiency and reduce manual work Lead QA and best-practice standards across the team's campaign setups to minimize errors and revenue leakage Act as the main point of escalation for complex technical or delivery issues, working directly with ad servers' support teams (e.g., Google) when needed Contribute to forecasting and revenue planning in collaboration with the Sales, Finance, and Analytics departments What you bring to the team 3–5+ years of experience in Ad Operations, Traffic Management, or a similar role Experience mentoring or leading team members In-depth proficiency with Google Ad Manager and other ad servers Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software Keen attention to detail, accuracy, and multitasking abilities Effective communication skills Proficiency in English Ability to quickly learn new technologies What we offer The chance to work on a globally recognized brand in the exciting world of sports Access to courses and events that foster both personal and professional growth Flexibility to organize your workday, promoting a healthy work-life balance Sounds good? It gets even better. Send us your CV and cover letter in English or Croatian. Applications in other languages will not be considered. Looking forward to hearing from you. Let’s get the ball rolling!