The Programmatic Ad Operations Specialist manages programmatic advertising campaigns, collaborates with teams for campaign execution, conducts performance analysis, and ensures accurate setup and measurement across various channels.
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
As a Programmatic Ad Operations Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in managing programmatic advertising campaigns. Reporting to the Manager of Ad Operations, you'll collaborate closely with our Sales and Client Services teams to ensure seamless campaign execution, from trafficking and pixel implementation to performance analysis, all within a dynamic and remote-first environment.
We are open to candidates located anywhere within Canada or the US. We will be prioritizing candidates located in Canada for this team.
What you'll be doing:
- Collaborate with our Client Services team to fulfill client deliverables, including campaign trafficking, campaign modifications, and internal-facing ad operations
- Creation and delivery of pixel-based data-capturing systems
- QA campaign assets, pixels, and campaigns prior to launch to ensure accurate setup and measurement
- End to end campaign management and optimization support of programmatic campaigns across Native, Display, Video, Connected TV, Audio, and Digital Out-of-Home channels
- Support in-platform trading activities, including budget adjustments, pacing optimizations, and delivery troubleshooting to align with client objectives and KPIs
- Monitor live campaigns and performance data to identify optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements in partnership with Client Services
- Provide subject matter expertise on campaign setup, trading, and optimization best practices to internal teams
- Deliver post-campaign performance analysis and reporting to internal and external stakeholders, translating insights into actionable recommendations
- Establish techniques, best practices, and scalable processes to support consistent, high-quality campaign execution
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Real Time Bidding/Programmatic experience (DSP, Ad Network, etc)
- Experience building and optimizing digital marketing campaigns
- Experience creating and delivering pixel-based data-capturing systems
- Experience using DV360, Meta, or Amazon is a plus
- Foundation in marketing concepts and business-related marketing objectives
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and the Google Suite of Business Applications
- The ability to grasp technical concepts and platform-based knowledge, and distill that knowledge into clear, concise communications
- An understanding of the digital advertising sales landscape, trends, and ideas
- Proven success whilst working in a fast-paced environment
- Bonus: Experience running political advocacy & email marketing campaigns
StackAdapter's Enjoy:
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.
About StackAdapt
We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:
G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
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