Director, Programmatic (Precision Media)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$121K/yr – $174K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale a programmatic practice with end-to-end strategy and executive client sponsorship, focusing on omnichannel activation, privacy-first measurement, and data driven optimization using AI-enabled bidding and audience modeling.

  • Own programmatic strategy and team, driving cross channel activation including CTV, DOOH, audio, social, and retail for client growth.
  • Collaborate with Analytics/Data Science to build advanced measurement, attribution, and actionable insights.
  • Lead AI-enabled activation and audience modeling while establishing playbooks and best practices for efficiency and margin.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing programmatic team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Own end-to-end programmatic strategy, ensuring campaigns exceed performance benchmarks and align with client business objectives.
  • Drive omnichannel integration, including CTV, DOOH, audio, social, and retail media, for cohesive and impactful strategies.
  • Champion privacy-first solutions, leveraging clean rooms, contextual targeting, and identity resolution frameworks.
  • Represent the agency as an industry thought leader, through POVs, speaking engagements, and trend reports.
  • Partner with clients at the executive level, providing consultative guidance on programmatic role in achieving growth and profitability.
  • Collaborate with Analytics and Data Science teams to design advanced measurement frameworks, attribution models, and actionable insights.
  • Leverage AI/ML technologies for predictive bidding, dynamic creative optimization, and advanced audience segmentation.
  • Create operational playbooks, QA protocols, and best practices to improve efficiency and campaign performance.
  • Lead media negotiations with DSP/DMP partners, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic alignment.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in programmatic media, including 4+ years in leadership roles.
  • Experience with standardizing processes across teams.
  • Proven ability to design and execute strategic media plans aligned with client KPIs and business goals.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
  • Hands-on experience with DSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP) and familiarity with DMPs.
  • Strong understanding of privacy & identity trends (Privacy Sandbox, clean rooms, consented measurement).
  • Experience with measurement tools (CM360, GA4), reporting platforms (Looker/Tableau) and basic SQL for data interrogation.
  • Strong understanding of programmatic metrics, optimization strategies, and attribution Modeling frameworks.
  • Understanding traditional and interactive media planning elements.
  • Familiarity with ad verification tools (IAS, Double Verify) and brand safety protocols.

Nice to have

  • Experience mentoring, teaching, training, and onboarding direct reports strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
  • advanced Excel skills preferred

Benefits

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
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Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

London, England, United Kingdom
11K employees (3,008 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
526.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.4%
Direct
38.4%
Referral
11.8%
Social
15.8%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,719 (25% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
215