Ad Technology Manager - 12 month FTC
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The Ad Technology Manager will play a pivotal role in managing updates and optimises the ad tech stack for local language sites, collobrating with internal teams to deliver advertising products. The role oversees daily operations, programmatic and reseller channels, supports new solutions, and advises development teams, suppliers and stakeholders using strong expertise in header bidding, SSPs, DMPs, contextual tools and Google Ad Manager platforms., * Collaborate with Product Managers, Marketing, Development Teams and Commercial Stakeholders within the World Service Group to launch new advertising products and services.
- Write and maintain documentation for new features, functionality, and technical integrations.
- Partner with Product Managers to produce communications for the wider Ad Product group on technical updates.
- Work with Development and Engineering teams to capture Ad Technology requirements, user stories, and integration needs.
- Support the Ad Product, Operational, and Programmatic teams in adoption, troubleshooting, and optimisation of ad tech systems.
- Act as a key liaison for Programmatic and Reseller partners, leading technical onboarding.
- Monitor the health, performance, and commercial effectiveness of ad technology integrations.
- Coordinate with Information Security and Privacy teams for partner onboarding and compliance checks.
- Represent BBC Studios in relevant ad tech industry forums, working groups, and events.
- Manage system access points, user permissions and configuration settings for Ad Technology platforms.
Requirements
Do you have experience in JavaScript?, * Strong expertise in programmatic advertising concepts, including Header Bidding (Prebid, Open Bidding), SSPs, and monetisation strategies.
- Technical understanding of Data Management Platforms (DMPs), contextual targeting tools, and audience segmentation.
- Proficiency in Google Ad Manager, including configuration and use of the GPT library.
- Understanding of Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) and Global Consent Strings including platforms such as Sourcepoint.
- Experience with measurement tools (e.g., IAS, DoubleVerify).
- Confident in troubleshooting ad tags, requests, and JavaScript-based integrations.
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and industry specifications such as MRAID, VAST, and VPAID.
- Ability to translate commercial and product objectives into technical requirements for development teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented approach.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Strong technical expertise in digital advertising, including programmatic trading concepts such as Header Bidding (Prebid, Open Bidding), SSP integrations, and commercialisation strategies.
