Senior Ad Ops Manager

As a Senior Ad Ops Manager at pureIntegration, your primary responsibilities will include delivering Ad Tech software platforms through meticulous project management. You'll lead project planning, resource management, and communication across teams, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated. Additionally, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment, managing dependencies with the PMO and third-party vendors.

To qualify as a Senior Ad Ops Manager at pureIntegration, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 7 to 10 years of project management experience, preferably in a technical or IT setting. A current PMP certification is highly recommended, and experience with tools like Agile/Scrum methodologies and JIRA is essential.

Essential skills for a Senior Ad Ops Manager at pureIntegration include excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a deep understanding of technical concepts, and strong organizational skills. You should be adept at prioritizing tasks effectively and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, all while ensuring stakeholder accountability.

Yes! The Senior Ad Ops Manager position at pureIntegration offers flexibility, with the option to work remotely. While this role is based in Reston, VA, you can expect a hybrid approach to your workday, complemented by occasional travel, up to 25%, for project-related purposes.

At pureIntegration, we value continuous professional growth. As a Senior Ad Ops Manager, you will have opportunities for training and professional development to enhance your project management skills. Moreover, you’ll have access to industry resources and a collaborative environment that encourages sharing knowledge and best practices among team members.

In responding to this question, share specific examples of IT projects you've managed, focusing on the scale, scope, and your role. Highlight your ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and resolve challenges effectively, demonstrating your project management skills and outcomes.

A strong answer includes outlining your strategies for communication and flexibility. Discuss how you adapt project plans when necessary and maintain clarity with stakeholders to ensure alignment on expectations and deliverables.

Mention tools you're proficient with, like JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project. Explain how these tools aid in tracking progress, managing resources, and facilitating team collaboration, showing your familiarity with various project management methodologies.

Provide a concrete example where you proactively identified a risk. Talk about how you communicated the risk to your team and stakeholders and the steps you took to mitigate it, demonstrating your proactive approach to risk management.

Share your prioritization framework or techniques. You could mention methods like the Eisenhower box or MoSCoW prioritization. Discuss how you assess urgency and impact when deciding which tasks warrant immediate attention.

Discuss strategies like regular check-ins, team-building exercises, and open communication channels. Highlight how you create an inclusive atmosphere where team members feel encouraged to share their ideas and challenges, leading to better outcomes.

Explain your approach by emphasizing the importance of clear, concise communication. Discuss utilizing project management tools for updates, setting up regular status meetings, and establishing channels for feedback, ensuring all teams remain informed and aligned.

Talk about your experience with budget management, including tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and negotiating with stakeholders. Illustrate your understanding of budget limitations and how you strategize to deliver value while remaining within constraints.

Provide a narrative on a specific project that faced challenges. Focus on what went wrong, your response, and the lessons learned. Highlight the growth this experience provided and how it influenced your future project management practices.

Your answer should reflect genuine enthusiasm for pureIntegration’s mission and values. Discuss how your skills align with the responsibilities of the role and express your desire to contribute to innovative projects in the Ad Tech space, emphasizing your long-term career goals.