Senior Manager, Programmatic

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$97K/yr – $156K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the programmatic activation program while leading the team to design and optimize campaigns across multiple DSPs, steering audience strategies, inventory choices, and performance reporting.

  • Own strategic activation and campaign execution across DSPs
  • Lead and grow the programmatic team through training and mentorship
  • Deliver data-driven insights and client-aligned recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop programmatic media activation strategy and oversee teammates to build and flawlessly execute best-in-class campaigns across DSPs.
  • Direct and train Managers and Specialists on best practices for hands-on setup, management, optimization, and reporting of programmatic campaigns.
  • Lead strategy on audience segmentation, inventory selection, bidding strategies, and refine overall activation plans based on client objectives and platform capabilities.
  • Collaborate with the Director to evolve processes that improve daily and weekly optimizations and performance across a variety of platforms and clients.
  • Create and present strategic media plans and collaborate with senior internal leaders to align programmatic strategy with broader commerce goals.
  • Support development of holistic media strategy, client media mix, and budget allocations, while leading Managers and Specialists in executing tactics that support the strategy.
  • Maintain oversight of campaign setup, performance, optimization, and reporting across programmatic platforms.
  • Lead, manage, mentor, and scale the skillsets of the team in workflow, training, development, and adherence to best practices.
  • Deliver high-quality insights and strategic recommendations based on client objectives, media strategy, and campaign results.
  • Reports to Director, Programmatic; direct reports include Programmatic Manager

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in programmatic advertising
  • Hands-on experience with media buying in DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, or similar platforms.
  • Confident presenter and persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complex information.
  • Owner and leader mentality, with willingness to “roll up your sleeves.”
  • Exceptional Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
  • Proactive campaign monitoring, optimization, and performance-based reporting.
  • Experience with audience targeting, contextual strategies, and inventory curation.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities across clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Self-starter with a passion for digital media and commerce.
  • Strategic thinker with a creative approach to solving complex challenges.

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
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
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