We are looking for a highly experienced, strategically minded Ad Operations leader to build and lead our new India hub. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new function from the ground up.
In this role, you will own the launch and development of a new AdOps team in India, working closely with leadership to design workflows, establish standards, and recruit the first wave of talent.
Job responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development: Lead and establish the India Ad Operations team, setting operational and cultural standards, fostering a collaborative and high-growth environment, and ensuring strategic alignment and communication with US-based leadership.
Ad Operations & Programmatic Execution: Ensure smooth and efficient programmatic operations across DSPs, SSPs, and DMPs by building clear workflows, maintaining high quality standards, and helping the team solve complex technical issues when they arise.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key bridge between India and US-based teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and timely escalation of issues and solutions. Build strong relationships with local vendors, publishers, and platform partners.
Process & Performance: Build clear performance metrics, review team results regularly, and improve processes to make operations more efficient, scalable, and easier to manage as the team grows.
8+ years of progressive experience in Ad Operations or programmatic advertising, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership capacity.
Proven expertise in managing and scaling teams in India, coupled with a nuanced understanding of local workplace dynamics.
Experience collaborating with US or Western teams, either within a multinational agency, a US-headquartered company, or in a client-facing role with American stakeholders.
Deep, hands-on platform knowledge of major DSPs and ad serving technologies (DV360, TTD, Xandr, CM360, or similar). Manual campaign running is not expected, but strategic platform mastery is required.
Fluent in English.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Ad Operations or programmatic advertising, with minimum 3 years in senior leadership capacity
- Proven expertise in managing and scaling teams in India and understanding of local workplace dynamics
- Experience collaborating with US or Western teams (multinational agency, US-headquartered company, or client-facing with American stakeholders)
- Deep, hands-on platform knowledge of major DSPs and ad serving technologies (DV360, The Trade Desk, Xandr, CM360, or similar)
- Fluent in English
What We Do
AI Digital is a leading end-to-end programmatic consultant and innovation partner, powered by AI and open garden framework. Founded in 2018, our global team of over 400specialists connects clients to audiences through a unique blend of human expertise and advanced technology — empowering brands and agencies with unbiased, AI-enhanced media solutions. We partner with all major advertising platforms to deliver measurable results that align with your business objectives and brand KPIs.
Why Work With Us
At AI Digital, we're a passionate and innovative global team fueled by a shared culture of collaboration and expertise. Our team members are true specialists in their fields, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in programmatic media. We believe in the power of collective thinking and the strength that comes from diverse perspective
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