Responsibilities

• Build and oversee campaign planning process and standardized back-out timing for Ulta-Funded marketing across Paid Media Strategy including Paid Media, Affiliate, and Search.
• Design, document, and scale operational frameworks - continuously improve end-to-end media operations workflows — from briefing and trafficking to QA, reporting, and oversee billing operations
• Establish and maintain a campaign calendar and intake process to align media execution with integrated marketing planning cycles
• Identify bottlenecks and operational gaps; build scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve turnaround time
• Partner with IM Operations & larger Marketing Operations to ensure Paid Media Strategy timing is aligned to larger Integrated Marketing planning lifecycle.
• Partner with Retail Media Network (UB Media) campaign planning processes and how RMN timing connects with the Marketing enterprise
• Oversees Paid Media process for Creative Deliverables – ensuring Paid Media planning cycle aligns with Asset Planning and Production Cycles
• Hosts weekly status and planning meetings with Paid Media Team to align key milestones and action across the Media team
• Interfaces daily/weekly with Project Management agency team
• Evaluate, implement, and manage integrations between media tools and broader marketing systems (i.e. Media Tools, Monday.com)

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in media operations, marketing operations, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of building or improving operational processes in a fast-moving environment
• Experience managing media budgets and working cross-functionally with finance
• Strong project management skills: proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) and best practices. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication: ability to clearly articulate project goals, updates, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset: ability to anticipate roadblocks and provide proactive solutions.
• Solid analytical skills: ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Agency experience preferred

Benefits

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.