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Manager, Ad Operations

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Hiring Remotely in CA, USA
79K-117K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA, USA
79K-117K Annually
Mid level
The Ad Operations Manager will optimize in-app monetization, manage ad networks, troubleshoot integrations, and lead ad quality initiatives.
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Position Overview

The Adops Manager will be responsible for leading initiatives to grow in-app monetization by optimizing and managing a large landscape of networks, for the highest grossing game in the company. You will work closely with cross functional teams driving business success through managing demand, and identifying opportunities for growth, and to drive efficiencies.

What You'll Do
  • Own yield and revenue optimization by working with mobile ad networks for the largest mobile gaming ad partner in the industry
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders and learn about the latest tech innovations in the space
  • Lead experimentation, AB tests, and present learnings/analysis to the broader team
  • Set up, test and manage ads from a variety of third-party networks and SSPs, including Zynga’s Private Marketplace executions
  • Lead our ad quality initiatives and maintain a high quality of advertising across the portfolio
  • Troubleshoot ad network integrations, finding and solving issues by corresponding with internal tech teams and the client
  • Grow ad supply through offerwall, rewarded video and other in-game surfacing points
What You Bring
  • 3-5 years’ work experience in ad network or mobile ad trafficking business
  • Gaming publisher related ad experience highly recommended and prioritized
  •  Familiarity with ad networks/DSPs/Rewarded Ad Vendors and tech program Charles Proxy a plus
  •  Results oriented and proactive personality with eagerness to learn about the Desktop/Mobile Ads space
  •  Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time and priorities is critical
  •  Strong analytical and MS Excel skills preferred
  •  BA or BS or equivalent experience is preferred
  •  Must be organized and detail oriented with great attention to accuracy
  •  Must be a driver, highly ambitious and career oriented. Not only wanted to contribute but improve Zynga’s business.
  •  Excellent written communication and verbal agility are necessary for cross-team collaboration 
What We Offer You

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others.  Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel.  Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage.  Zynga’s  in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).  

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