Data Operations Manager

Out-of-Home (OOH) is the fastest growing channel in advertising. From billboards to retail media to urban panels, 98% of us see at least one OOH advertisement every week. It’s a part of life. As the pioneer in OOH technology, we build solutions that help brands find their audience in the right place at the right time, on digital signage networks around the corner, or around the world. 

About us:

Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home (OOH). As a global ad tech company and the world's largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we offer technology designed to make buying and selling OOH media easier. Our goal is simple: to help the world's marketers leverage OOH's unique ability to motivate and delight. 

From strategic partnerships with major media owner networks to executing impactful campaigns with renowned global brands such as Nestlé, Porsche, Target, and Levi's, our team is filled with passionate, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers, engaging and entertaining consumers like you in the real world. Find your home in out-of-home - find your people at Vistar.

About the role:

We are growing our Data team here at Vistar, looking for a technical operations expert to join our Data Operations team! This individual will be responsible for automating and optimizing data management processes, strengthening our global data marketplace and generating data-driven insights to deliver client value at scale.

• Become an expert on the data operations ecosystem at Vistar, with a focus on efficiency and scale

• Improve existing data pipelines and automate processes for scalability of data partner integrations

• Generate data-driven insights to enhance decision-making capabilities and deliver value to clients and partners

• Assist in solution development with Product and Engineering to enable data-driven out-of-home at scale

• Support global expansion of audience and targeting offerings
• Serve as a point of escalation for bottlenecked requests from internal (Sales) and external (data partners) stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-4 years of professional work experience within the industry or related (ad agencies, data providers, ad-tech companies, etc)
• Proficient with SQL and Python for data manipulation (Pandas module, accessing data from APIs, etc.)

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics, Sales, Customer Success, etc.)

• Experience in ad tech and/or technical account management experience in advertising
• Experience working with and managing both business and technical stakeholders
• Knowledgeable of the digital advertising industry, preferably in mobile media, location-based media and/or out-of-home media

• Possess excellent problem-solving and QA skills
• Eager to automate and scale processes
• Detail-oriented, with strong communication skills
• Eager to brainstorm and pioneer new initiatives
• Goal-oriented; interested in collaborating on future team goals
• Knowledgeable of digital media and advertising

• Flexible, fun start-up environment and culture
• An approachable and accessible C-Suite
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401k + match
• Quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Unlimited PTO and summer Fridays
• Company-wide and team-specific entertainment budgets for both in-person and virtual team building 
• A flexible hybrid work environment, with a fully stocked kitchen, weekly catered lunches, and casual attire while in office
• Sponsored Volunteer Events and Vistar Gives Back program

At Vistar Media, we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, and other relevant business considerations. These considerations can cause compensation to vary.  Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position. The salary range estimate for this position as performed in New York City is $95,000-$110,000 plus bonus potential, comprehensive health benefits, 401k with company match, and a lifestyle stipend. The salary range for this position as performed outside of New York City may vary. The actual pay will be at Vistar Media’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to geographic location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

If you’re ambitious, highly driven, and interested in making an impact, Vistar is the place for you. Apply to join our team… we’ll see you out there.

Recruiting fraud is a serious issue facing jobseekers. Please be aware that Vistar Media would never require personal information (such as bank account information) during the interview process. Should an employee from Vistar Media reach out to you, that communication will come from an @vistarmedia.com email address. During a typical interview process, you will have several phone, video, and/or in-person interviews with multiple Vistar Media employees before a hiring decision is made. We do not require payment from applicants for training or other costs incurred, nor do we offer compensation before hiring.