Google Ad Manager Expert Needed for CTV Ad Monetization & Ad Tag Integration

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Google Ad Manager (GAM) specialist with strong expertise in Connected TV (CTV) advertising to help us configure, optimize, and troubleshoot ad delivery across our OTT and Smart TV applications. Responsibilities Configure and manage ad campaigns in Google Ad Manager. Create and optimize VAST Ad Tags for CTV environments. Configure and implement VMAP Ad Tags for pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ad scheduling. Set up and validate SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) VAST Tags. Integrate and troubleshoot third-party ad vendor tags. Ensure proper ad serving, tracking, and reporting. Test ad delivery across multiple CTV platforms and OTT applications. Resolve issues related to ad requests, fill rates, targeting, and playback. Required Skills Strong experience with Google Ad Manager (GAM 360 preferred). Deep understanding of CTV/OTT advertising ecosystems. Experience with: VAST 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.x VMAP SSAI workflows Ad Pods Video Ad Serving Templates Experience integrating third-party ad providers such as: FreeWheel SpringServe Magnite PubMatic Equativ SpotX Other SSPs/DSPs Knowledge of video players and OTT platforms. Ability to debug ad delivery using ad requests, XML responses, and tracking events. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, or LG TV platforms. Knowledge of programmatic advertising and header bidding for CTV. Experience with SSAI providers and video streaming platforms. Project Scope We need assistance with: Google Ad Manager setup and configuration. VAST, VMAP, and SSAI ad tag creation. Third-party vendor ad tag integration. End-to-end testing and validation. Documentation and best practices recommendations. If you have successfully implemented CTV ad monetization solutions and can demonstrate previous Google Ad Manager projects, we'd love to hear from you. Please include relevant experience and examples of CTV/OTT advertising projects in your proposal