Director, Programmatic

USA (Remote)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead programmatic strategy and hands-on execution for a portfolio of medium to large client accounts, driving performance across DSPs and cross-functional teams.

  • Define and optimize programmatic strategies across multiple DSPs
  • Lead client communications and performance storytelling
  • Mentor analysts and collaborate with analytics and creative teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead programmatic strategy, execution, and optimization across a portfolio of medium to large client accounts, ensuring strong performance against business goals.
  • This will be a hands-on keys role, directly managing campaigns in Trade Desk for a portfolio of 6-8 clients. The long term goal is to build a team under your leadership.
  • Own client-facing communication for key accounts, including strategic recommendations, performance storytelling, testing roadmaps, and proactive problem-solving.
  • Support revenue growth functions including new business/existing client audits and RFP participation.
  • Translate high-level growth objectives into actionable programmatic strategies across DSPs (The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon, Yahoo, StackAdapt, AI Digital, etc.).
  • Drive advanced media buying decisions, including campaign structure, audience segmentation, bidding strategies, measurement frameworks, and budget allocation.
  • Apply advanced targeting, dynamic creative strategies, and emerging platform capabilities to improve performance outcomes.
  • Leverage AI tools and automation to improve campaign efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
  • Partner cross-functionally with analytics, creative, and account teams to align programmatic efforts with broader business objectives.
  • Mentor and support Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts through guidance on execution, troubleshooting, and strategic development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience managing hands on keys programmatic media, digital marketing, or performance marketing, ideally within an agency environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience managing and scaling campaigns across major DSPs (The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP).
  • Proven ability to independently manage larger or more complex client relationships with limited oversight.
  • Deep understanding of programmatic metrics, audience strategy, optimization techniques, and attribution modeling.
  • Experience with DMPs, CDPs, and ad verification tools preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, structure tests, and deliver actionable insights.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present strategies and insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of how creative impacts programmatic performance, with the ability to guide testing and iteration.
  • Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Benefits

  • Accelerated career growth and leadership opportunities.
  • Direct mentorship and collaboration with senior leaders across departments.
  • A talented, supportive, and passionate team that loves what we do.
  • Competitive benefits including 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Generous PTO and holidays, plus a day off during your birthday week!
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Lunar Solar Group

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Lunar Solar Group is a growth consultancy built for bold DTC & omnichannel brands. We break down barriers at the intersection of technology innovation and marketing expertise to deliver revenue-driven acquisition, retention and web experiences, online and in-store.From full-funnel paid media to performance creative, web development & CRO, and lifecycle programs via email & SMS, our team and proprietary tech stacks help brands scale smarter.We help the bold grow beyond.

Founded in 2017
New York, New York, USA
113 employees (45 in marketing)
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Director, Programmatic

Lunar Solar Group · USA · Remote