Senior Digital Operations Manager

Establish central operational guidelines and monitor whether regional entities comply with defined frameworks and properly utilize assigned tools.

• Operational Health Checks:

Regularly check in with local entities (via remote/onsite visits) to assess tool adoption, resolve operational bottlenecks, and provide hands-on support.

Client Digital Projects & Roll-Out Leadership

• Digital Project Roll-Out Management:

Lead the execution and monitoring of client-side digital initiatives, including Data-Driven Marketing (DDM) projects, ensuring all regional entities align with the roll-out roadmap.

• Stakeholder Communication & Representation:

Represent the media team in key meetings to articulate digital initiative application status, roll-out progress, and technical/AdTech frameworks with high domain expertise.

Your profile

What you will bring Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in digital media, AdTech operations, or media solution management within a media agency, AdTech vendor, or global corporation.
• Proven track record of introducing, onboarding, or rolling out digital/AdTech platforms across multi-market organizations.
• Experience working in a regional HQ structure, coordinating between central guidance and local market implementation.

Technical Skills

• Deep domain knowledge of the digital media ecosystem, AdTech/MarTech tools (DSP, DMP, CDP, analytics tools), and Data-Driven Marketing (DDM) principles
• Clear understanding of SaaS/AdTech fee structures, commercial models, and agency operational workflows
• Strong ability to translate complex technical/AdTech concepts into actionable business guidelines

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex AdTech concepts clearly to both local teams and key stakeholders.
• Proactive, consultative, and solution-oriented mindset, capable of driving change and adoption across diverse, multicultural teams.

Language Requirements

• English
• additional European languages an advantage but not required

What we offer

• Real impact and ownership – You’ll take on a senior-level mandate with the autonomy to shape strategies, influence decisions, and see your ideas translated into tangible results.
• A platform for continued growth – We invest in your development through challenging work, exposure to diverse topics, and opportunities to expand both your leadership and functional expertise
• Visibility and influence – Work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership, contributing to key business priorities and helping steer the direction of the organization.
• A collaborative, high-performing environment – Join a team that values curiosity, open dialogue, and shared success, where your perspective is genuinely heard and respected.
• Meaningful work culture – We prioritize trust, flexibility, and sustainable ways of working that enable you to perform at your best—professionally and personally.
• All-round covering benefits package – Food vouchers, Gym subsidy, Bicycle-leasing, mental health platforms and other health-focused benefits to provide you with a solid basis to perform well both on and off work.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation