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Programmatic Manager Jobs in Cary, NC (NOW HIRING)

Strong knowledge of paid media (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, programmatic, etc.) and/or ... Experience managing digital marketing budgets with a proven track record of performance-driven ...

Strong knowledge of paid media (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, programmatic, etc.) and/or ... Experience managing digital marketing budgets with a proven track record of performance-driven ...

... programmatic display, content syndication, and other ABM channels. * Drive multi-channel ... Manage marketing budget allocation and tracking for paid channels and forecast spend. * Conduct A/B ...

As the Field Enablement Manager, your mission is to design, deploy, and scale enablement ... Programmatic Health: Qualitative sentiment score (Internal NPS) paired with ongoing behavioral ...

Salesforce Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

... to CRM Developers, Apex Developers, or Lightning Application Developers) to design, customize, and support enterprise Salesforce solutions. This role focuses on custom programmatic development ...

Account Executive - Streaming

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... programmatic, and custom advertising solutions. * Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Planning, Ad-Ops, Broadcast and Account Management to ensure a seamless experience for clients.

Sr. Program Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

$108K - $109K/yr

Oversee and manage technical and programmatic resources, spend plans, and program execution for project engagements to ensure Contiem meets client expectations and contractual obligations. * Track ...

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How much do programmatic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic manager in Cary, NC is $96,880.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,600.00 and $107,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Programmatic Manager works closely with creative teams to ensure that ad formats and messaging align with campaign strategies and platform requirements. They also partner with analytics teams to monitor campaign performance, interpret data, and optimize targeting and bidding strategies in real time. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration are key, as programmatic managers act as a bridge between technical execution and strategic campaign goals, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned for maximum impact.

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To thrive as a Programmatic Manager, you need a strong grasp of digital marketing, data analysis, and campaign strategy, often supported by a degree in marketing or a related field. Familiarity with demand-side platforms (DSPs), ad servers, analytics tools like Google Analytics, and relevant certifications such as IAB Digital Media Buying & Planning are typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you optimize campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are vital for maximizing ROI, ensuring effective campaign delivery, and staying ahead in the fast-evolving digital advertising landscape.

What is a Programmatic Manager?

A Programmatic Manager is a digital marketing professional responsible for overseeing and optimizing automated ad buying and placement processes using programmatic technology platforms. They work with data, demand-side platforms (DSPs), and ad exchanges to target specific audiences and achieve campaign goals efficiently. Their role includes managing budgets, analyzing performance metrics, and ensuring ads are delivered to the right users at the right time. Programmatic Managers collaborate closely with clients, creative teams, and data analysts to maximize ROI and drive successful digital advertising campaigns.
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Infographic showing various Programmatic Manager job openings in Cary, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,880 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Associate Media Director, Programmatic

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC

Morrisville, NC • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Syneos Health rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Description

The Associate Media Director, Programmatic has a core responsibility to support our omnichannel programmatic strategy and execution along with our respective agency teams within Syneos Health. This individual will also work to help evangelize the role omnichannel programmatic plays on the pharmaceutical media plan. Collaboration will occur with our Data Science practice to ensure data is being used efficiently to effectively drive ROI for our clients. The target audience for our clients includes Physicians, Nurses, Specialists, Patients, and Caregivers in the healthcare space. Owning campaign management and execution of personalized programmatic media plans for this target audience that result in positive gains for our clients is core to success.

In addition, this person will be responsible for growing and maintaining all partnerships across our media group. These partnerships include database services, demand side platform providers, and as needed direct buy media partners.

Core Responsibilities

Omnichannel Programmatic Media Strategy

  • Provide input and recommendations on appropriate channel mix and consideration set development for your clients
  • Continuously improve our offering and look to scale appropriately
  • Work with partner agencies on new business opportunities and pitches
  • Lead media collaboration with senior internal and external stakeholders spanning agency client teams, digital, strategy & planning, and analytics as well clients and vendor partners
  • Develop close working relationship with client and agency brand teams to drive their understanding of programmatic omnichannel media, and the offering capabilities in order to grow adoption of media as part of a holistic go to market strategy that has media KPIs connected to brand business KPIs for our clients
  • Develop, apply and share best practices for ongoing programmatic campaign management, reporting, and execution
  • Work on continuously providing trends and POVs across our agencies to ensure that we can communicate the value to our clients on a regular basis
  • Support processes and approach to directing trading and ad operations teams as needed

Media Planning

  • Create intuitive presentations to be delivered to internal & external key stakeholders
  • Lead the development of and presentation of detailed media recommendations along with respective external media partners
  • Collaborate with data science and analytics team to develop measurement plans that include channels outside of media
  • Own the success and overall KPI result of your programmatic campaigns and clients

Media Consulting

  • Assist in delivery of media strategy consultancy to internal agency staff and client teams
  • Provide liaison services between the Integrated Media Team and third-party media agencies to:
    1. Ensure media strategies align with AOR strategic foundation
    2. Maximize creative work by supporting agencies to reach fullest potential via selected channel placements

Systems & Tools

  • Hands-on experience with ad technologies including data management platforms (e.g. DeepIntent, PulsePoint, Lasso) and ad verification tools required
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools
  • Experience with ad serving solutions, tag management and operations
  • Experience with competitive media tools such as Kantar, Pathmatics, comScore, etc

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of progressively senior experience in programmatic, ad operations or biddable media on the sales, agency or ad tech side
  • Experience designing and implementing pharmaceutical programmatic media campaigns
  • Candidates should be knowledgeable in how to leverage multimedia in the programmatic media environment
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare space required
  • Experience in other biddable media platforms a plus (e.g. paid social, paid search)
  • Excellent presentation skills, and history of successful client engagements
  • Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and detail oriented
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $110K to $130K. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health Communications? We are powered by Syneos Health, a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life. We have a proven pedigree in health, with industry titans in every facet of healthcare. This eliminates guesswork and fuels our passion for total, life-changing solutions. At the heart of health, we're uniquely poised to predict what's next and respond to the market's demand for smarter and faster answers. We are able to help our customers make important decisions within their business due to our unique understanding of the complexities that come along with working in the healthcare industry. Syneos Health Communications is able to make the complex, simple.

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At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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