Data & Strategy Operations Specialist

Better Collective A/S•London, NY

5d•$110,000 - $133,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Better Collective is seeking a Data & Strategy Operations Specialist to help establish, implement, and operationalize their Data Management Platform (DMP) and contextual targeting solutions. This is a key individual contributor role focused on building systems from the ground up and translating complex data into commercial outcomes. The specialist will report to Derek Klimkowski and collaborate with Commercial, Product, Tech, and Data teams across different regions. The ideal candidate is a builder who has experience implementing or operating DMPs, CDPs, or audience data solutions, and is comfortable with both technical details and strategic thinking regarding monetization and market impact. Sports experience is a plus, but curiosity, ownership, and an execution mindset are essential.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with DMPs, CDPs, or audience data platforms, either at a DMP/vendor, an agency, or a publisher or brand-side data team.
Hands-on experience implementing or operating data platforms (not just strategy).
Strong understanding of first-party data, identity resolution, and activation across digital channels.
Experience with contextual targeting and brand suitability frameworks.
Comfortable working independently in a role with no direct reports, owning outcomes end-to-end.
Strong communication skills, able to explain complex data concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
Organized, proactive, and confident working in environments without historical playbooks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sports media, iGaming, or performance advertising.
Global or multi-market experience (US, LATAM, EMEA).
Familiarity with programmatic, direct sales, and data licensing models.
Experience working with Google Ad Manager (GAM), with a solid understanding of analytics and the ability to apply data insights (e.g., Google Analytics, campaign and performance metrics) to inform strategy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of Better Collective’s DMP and contextual targeting solutions.
Act as the primary point of contact with our DMP vendor and the internal go-to expert for audience data capabilities.
Build, analyze, and scale audience segments using first-party, contextual, and partner data.
Profile and segment advertising inventory to ensure scale, brand suitability, and commercial viability.
Collaborate with data providers and aggregators to strengthen and expand our data offering.
Work closely with Sales, RevOps, Media Planning, and Account Management teams to support data-driven media sales.
Help translate data and platform capabilities into clear commercial insights for internal stakeholders.
Support FanReach product development by providing actionable insights and operational feedback.
Ensure data practices align with privacy and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).