This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Operations Director (Creative/Advertising) in the Netherlands.

This is a senior operational leadership role focused on bridging business strategy, creative delivery, and technical execution within a fast-paced, multi-market advertising environment. You will play a key role in shaping how new client engagements are structured, scoped, and successfully transitioned into delivery, ensuring alignment between commercial goals and operational feasibility. Acting as a connector between stakeholders, creative teams, and technical specialists, you will translate complex business needs into scalable workflows and solutions. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on process optimisation and efficiency. You will also lead high-impact client pitches and support the design of innovative operational and technology-enabled delivery models. This position offers the opportunity to influence how large-scale creative ecosystems are designed and executed across EMEA markets.

Accountabilities

• Lead the discovery, analysis, and documentation of client requirements for new accounts, ensuring accurate scoping and solution alignment.
• Translate business and client needs into clear operational workflows for creative, technical, and delivery teams.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for optimisation, cost efficiency, and improved delivery performance.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to design scalable, technology-enabled operational solutions.
• Develop and structure commercial and operational models that support effective workflow execution.
• Lead client pitches and onboarding processes, ensuring smooth transition from sales to implementation.
• Act as the key liaison between stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution readiness.
• Analyse operational and performance data to support decision-making and build reporting frameworks for new clients.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in operations, solution design, process optimisation, technical consulting, or similar roles.
• Strong background in advertising, creative agencies, production, or digital content operations.
• Fluency in German or French, with strong English communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable operational and technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience leading client-facing pitches and discussions.
• Highly analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working cross-functionally in distributed, multi-market, or remote environments.
• Strong understanding of operational design, workflow optimisation, and delivery models within creative or media ecosystems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance-based incentives.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with possibility of extension.
• Flexible remote working model with occasional travel across EMEA.
• Opportunity to work with leading global brands and complex multi-market client ecosystems.
• High-impact leadership role influencing operational strategy and client delivery design.
• Exposure to innovative AI-enabled tools and modern marketing technologies.
• Collaborative, international work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on professional autonomy, ownership, and strategic influence.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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