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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.
Job Responsibility:
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:
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
Nice to have:
Strong technical expertise in digital advertising, including programmatic trading concepts such as Header Bidding (Prebid, Open Bidding), SSP integrations, and commercialisation strategies
What we offer:
A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days
Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions)
Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit
Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture