Digital Advertising Projects Lead (m/f/d)

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From a pioneer tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world.

At sixteen years old, we’re only just coming of age. Now listed on #EuroNext, Deezer is a rapidly-growing, cutting-edge player in the music streaming market. If you want an environment where you can make your voice heard and be at the forefront of music and tech, look no further!

We believe music is all about embracing the things that make us different. 

Deezer is a vibrant community that celebrates uniqueness, diversity and individuality, and thrives on collaboration.

Our international and passionate teams pride themselves on being at the forefront of the music experience, going beyond streaming and helping the world to Live the Music. We’re constantly evolving alongside our customers, partners, artists and employees — striving to make Deezer the most personal and innovative streaming service in the world.  

Ready for an electrifying journey? Apply now and do your part in bringing extraordinary music experiences to people’s lives!

**Join Us**

Deezer is seeking a skilled and experienced Digital Advertising Projects Lead to manage and deliver key digital advertising projects. This role focuses on driving operational efficiency, enhancing the performance of Deezer’s digital advertising ecosystem, and optimizing data usage for audience segmentation and activation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the relationship with external partners for the maintenance of Deezer’s ad tech stack and will work closely with the internal data team to leverage audience data across ad platforms. Reporting directly to the Director of Ad Operations, this is a central role in optimizing Deezer’s advertising infrastructure.

Your role:

- Lead digital advertising projects:

• Take ownership of digital ad projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with the company’s business and operational goals.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of ad tech solutions (SSPs, DSPs, Ad Servers) and work with relevant teams to drive successful adoption.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure smooth and timely project delivery.

- Optimize processes and workflows:

• Evaluate current ad operations processes and identify opportunities for improvement to increase efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with the AdOps team to streamline workflows and improve overall operational output.

- Drive innovation through technology and data:

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging digital advertising technologies, proposing relevant tools and platforms that enhance Deezer’s ad ecosystem.
• Work closely with the internal data team to extract audience data, segment it for advertising purposes, and activate it through Deezer’s ad platforms (Adserver, SSP).
• Ensure the seamless integration of new technologies that optimize revenue streams and improve advertising efficiency.

- Cross-functional collaboration and partner management:

• Serve as the main liaison between internal teams (AdOps, Sales, Data) and external partners during project execution.
• Manage the relationship with Deezer’s external partners responsible for the maintenance and optimization of the company’s ad tech stack.
• Regularly communicate project updates, potential risks, and performance metrics to the Director of Ad Operations and other stakeholders.

- Data-driven approach:

• Leverage data and analytics tools to track project performance, making adjustments as needed to ensure objectives are met.
• Use insights from data to make recommendations for process improvements and technology enhancements.
   

• 5+ years of experience in digital project management, with a focus on digital advertising or ad operations.

• Strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape, including programmatic advertising, direct media buying, and ad tech platforms (SSP, DSP, Ad Servers).

• Development background with experience in common ad tech programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python).

• Strong proficiency in managing SQL queries to extract, segment, and activate audience data for advertising campaigns.

• Experience in working with data teams to leverage first-party data and audience insights in advertising platforms.

• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously using tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and use it to drive project decisions and improvements.

• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly articulating technical concepts to non-expert stakeholders.

• Familiarity with ad operations tools and platforms, with a focus on optimizing revenue through technology.

• Experience managing external partners responsible for ad stack maintenance and optimization.

• Proficiency in French and English, with a third language being a plus.

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application!

At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding :

• Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks

• Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability and LGBTQ+

• Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers

• English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included

Beyond benefits like health insurance, transportation, we offer you extra perks like:

• A Deezer premium family account for free

• Access to gym classes

• Join over 70 Deezer Communities to connect beyond your day-to-day work, share passions, learn from each other and #Belong.

• Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday

• Allowance for sports, travelling and culture

• Meal vouchers

• Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London or Sao Paulo!

• Hybrid remote work policy

If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!