Temporary Director Programmatic Activation - Software

New York City, NY (On-site)

$90K/yr – $215K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expTemporary

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own programmatic and direct media activation by shaping the roadmap, learning agenda, and cross‑channel engagement while expanding PMP/PG and direct buying opportunities.

  • Programmatic & Direct Channels: Lead roadmap, learning agenda, and engagement model and push for cross‑channel buying opportunities.
  • Partner Enablement: Co‑lead QBRs, support activation teams, and evaluate partnerships for scalable campaigns.
  • Innovation and Knowledge: Champion programmatic innovation, build SME depth across IM and agencies, and pilot new opportunities like cross‑channel planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Planning and Execution
  • Provide additional value within self-serve DSP partners through the evaluation of campaign strategy, optimizations, reporting and measurement provided by the DSP partners; delve into campaign setup in-platform; and develop learnings and opportunities for future campaigns (post-mortems)
  • Support activation team with direct IO partnership evaluation, planning, and execution.
  • Drive media activation thought leadership within the holistic process in partnership with the SME.
  • Focus on programmatic innovation and be a champion for the program.
  • Support agency partners and activation team in building strong holistic campaigns.
  • Expand programmatic (PMP, PG) and direct buying opportunities as applicable by campaign.
  • Review of new solutions and partners as applicable.
  • Lead Roadmap, Learning Agenda and Engagement Model for the Programmatic and Direct channels
  • Supports programmatic adoption across the agency.
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OMD is the world’s largest media network, with more than 14,000 people working across more than 100 countries.At OMD, We Create What’s Next — delivering creative media solutions to drive sustainable growth for the world’s leading brands. Named the best-performing global media network overall by RECMA, the highest-ranked media agency network on the Effie Effectiveness Index, and Media Network of the Year at the 2025 Cannes Festival of Media, OMD is a leader in innovation, creativity, and cultural relevance.

Founded in 1996
New York, New York, USA
4.2K employees (1,415 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend
82% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

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54K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.4%
Direct
39.1%
Referral
9.4%
Social
3.4%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.2K

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Marketing Team Size
1,318 (31% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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