1

Programmatic Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Programmatic Trader will join our in-House programmatic team, which is within the media team ... Manage campaign calendar, assets, screenshots, billing tracker, all pre/post launch processes

The Programmatic Trader will join our in-House programmatic team, which is within the media team ... Manage campaign calendar, assets, screenshots, billing tracker, all pre/post launch processes 

Analyst, Programmatic

Chicago, IL · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Campaign Management: Execute and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across various platforms. Monitor campaign performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for ...

Campaign Management: Execute and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across various platforms. Monitor campaign performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for ...

Media Manager, Programmatic

Chicago, IL · On-site

$45K - $100K/yr

VML is seeking a Media Manager, Programmatic to support a large and innovative automotive client. You will responsible for building, activating, and optimizing programmatic campaigns based upon ...

New

Campaign Management: Execute and optimize programmatic advertising campaigns across various platforms. Monitor campaign performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for ...

Effective management and optimization of the live programmatic campaigns * Meet client objectives while implementing and managing programmatic campaigns within agency trading desk * Monitor and ...

Supervisor, Programmatic

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $140K/yr

... Manage junior team workflow and quality of deliverables • Identify optimization opportunities ... Programmatic experience in DSP or SSP platforms • Strong understanding of digital media and ...

Effective management and optimization of the live programmatic campaigns * Meet client objectives while implementing and managing programmatic campaigns within agency trading desk * Monitor and ...

Showing results 41-60

Programmatic Manager information

See Chicago, IL salary details

$29.9K

$107.7K

$121.6K

How much do programmatic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic manager in Chicago, IL is $107,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,400.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a programmatic manager?

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.

How does a programmatic manager typically collaborate with creative and analytics teams?

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Programmatic jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Programmatic jobs in Chicago, IL are:

What are popular job titles related to Programmatic Manager jobs in Chicago, IL?

For Programmatic Manager jobs in Chicago, IL, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Programmatic Manager jobs in Chicago, IL look for?

The top searched job categories for Programmatic Manager jobs in Chicago, IL are:

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Programmatic Manager jobs?

Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Programmatic Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Programmatic Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,728 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Programmatic Trader

EVERSANA

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Eversana rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Company Description
EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.
We get fired up when people talk about getting-and staying-healthy. That's where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one's health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.
We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.
Job Description
WHAT DOES A PROGRAMMATIC TRADER DO?
The Programmatic Trader will join our in-House programmatic team, which is within the media team. We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented individual who has prior experience launching, managing and optimizing campaigns using demand-side platforms to deliver positive outcomes for our clients. This person enjoys working within various platforms day-to-day and the nitty gritty details that make up a programmatic campaign. The trader must be numbers-oriented, analytical, an excel-guru and a self-starter. This person will also work with other internal teams such as Media Planning and Analytics to analyze, understand and implement campaign requirements and optimizations.
The Programmatic Trader's primary role is to operate in-platform, executing campaigns that have been planned in partnership with the Programmatic Supervisor or other Programmatic leader. The Programmatic Trader is responsible for executing, managing and optimizing that work through the project lifecycle with varying input from the senior programmatic team.
Prior experience must include working within a DSP in a self-service manner for a minimum of one year.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Meet client objectives while implementing and managing programmatic campaigns within agency trading desk
  • Monitor and analyze campaign expectations on performance, brand safety and viewability, to ensure the proper/agreed upon standards are met
  • Manage campaign calendar, assets, screenshots, billing tracker, all pre/post launch processes
  • Data analysis and optimization; keep optimization log and date of all optimizations made
  • Provide performance snapshots and pacing on a weekly basis
  • Contribute to analytics reporting with optimizations made, additional insights and the context of those insights
  • Is able to identify and diagnose issues quickly and then escalate those issues to the proper internal stakeholder before they become major problems
  • Maintain strong vendor and cross-agency partner relationships
  • Demonstrate confidence and actively participate in internal and external meetings
  • Contributor to tactical media planning, including forecasting and estimation, in order to build programmatic media recommendations
  • Responsible for contributing to proposals, providing guidance on insertion order and launch docs
  • Has the ability to identify new opportunities for media that don't already exist
  • Is able to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, trends and practices/consistently meeting with vendors
  • Is proactive with suggestions to improve the media/programmatic process
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience preferred
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a DSP in a self-service manner mandatory, 2-3+ years of experience preferred
  • Deep understanding of relationship between DSP and other platforms (including ad server)
  • Proficient in demand-side platforms
  • Able to properly set up all components of a campaign with DSP
  • Budget management
  • Campaign optimization
  • Understand creative testing and implementation/ rotation
  • Data analysis
  • Proficient in data platforms or working with data vendors
  • Proficient in 3rd party verification tools (i.e. DoubleVerify,IAS)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office properties for day-to-day operational projects and client presentations
  • Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, etc.)

Additional Information
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:
Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.
Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA's benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.
From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.
Follow us on LinkedIn / Twitter

What Eversana employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom