Ad Operations Lead

The Role
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world through stories that are shared at the right place and at the right time. The Media Operations team is core to ensuring efficient, secure & sustainable distribution of our media at scale. In this role, you will design, optimize and support best-in-class operational solutions for consumer ads that are both locally relevant and globally impactful.
We’re looking for a stunning, savvy Ad Ops lead focused on consumer ads, to develop and scale campaign execution and also partner closely with the Program Management, Sales, and Engineering teams to facilitate product rollout and policy enforcement. 
You will join the global Media Operations team responsible for cutting-edge promotional media solutions in the last mile of creative distribution. Curiosity combined with technical media knowledge and a meticulous approach are the keys to success. Our ideal candidate is an expert in the Ads ecosystem with a passion for innovative creative formats, delivery best practices, quality assurance, stakeholder insights, and continuous optimization.

In this role, you will

• Lead Campaign Execution & Trafficking:
• Order and creative trafficking
• Creative review and quality control
• Campaign monitoring and troubleshooting
• Frequency and pacing adjustments
• Billing and reconciliation
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• Partner with the Operational Program Management team on:
• Policy rollout and enforcement
• Product offering building and testing
• Infrastructure partnership and development
• Vendor management


• Partner with vendors and XFN teams to identify, optimize and execute workflows that support quality output and cost-saving initiatives for media operations
• Contribute to measurement methodology and frameworks that scale operational excellence
• Leverage data and user insights to drive decision-making for new and existing work streams that deliver sustainable, high-impact solutions to stakeholders
• Advocate, understand, and communicate the company's values

The ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of Ad Operations, Ad Tech and/or Media Operations experience with applied project management methodologies and certifications
• Experience in Ad Stacks (GAM, Xandr, Nielsen, DV, IAS, Salesforce, Operative)
• Strengths building cross-functional relationships, developing insights, managing projects, and articulating success
• Delivered highly effective solutions for ad operations management by incorporating tooling, UAT, and vendor partnerships
• Mastered simplifying complexity, managing large sets of inputs, and prioritizing with precision
• A data-driven approach to problem-solving and analysis; managing accountability for deliverables
• Driven partnerships for tooling and workflow implementation, including issue resolution and end-to-end analysis
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and willingness to pivot as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
• Experience in international environments
• **Must be Los Gatos or Los Angeles-based or willing to relocate**

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.
The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $85,000 - $450,000.
This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.