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The Programmatic Manager owns strategic planning and campaign execution for an assigned client.  This position is both strategic and tactical in scope, requiring the Manager to independently generate strategic insights for the campaigns in their portfolio and implement campaigns with the support of Programmatic Analysts/Sr. Analysts. Managers train Programmatic Analysts on client specific requirements, providing expertise in optimization strategies and guidance on best practices related to client communication.

The ideal candidate will have prior online trafficking and campaign management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience with bid management platforms and active campaign optimization.

• Effectively communicate digital strategies and rational for tactical approaches for each campaign
• Execute, manage, and optimize online biddable media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. paid search and social, auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) while meeting or surpassing client performance expectations
• Develop, grow, and maintain relationships through exceptional client service
• Formulate proposals for new client opportunities
• Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for campaign launch
• Partner with Analytics team on campaign measurement reporting and insights generation
• Provide regular insights to clients detailing performance, campaign optimizations, and new opportunities
• Work with media partners to ensure accurate platform implementation
• Troubleshoot issues on all pre-production and live campaigns
• Oversee campaign QA process
• Generate and manage monthly bill/pay and spend reporting in coordination with Analyst
• Lead and assist in coaching, managing, and educating Analysts and Sr. Analysts, helping to support campaigns
• Attend client meetings
• Participate in regular knowledge share sessions to share and learn new strategies for optimizing and enhancing campaign performance

• 3+ years of experience managing Search, Display, Video, Social and/or Mobile Programmatic Media Buying
• Working knowledge in DSPs and technologies such as The Trade Desk, DoubleClick Bid Manager, and Facebook and X APIs
• Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements 
• Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills
• Client facing experience with the ability to identify risks and effectively manage through issues
• Previous leadership/management experience is a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

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Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $73,910 - $116,380 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/1/2025.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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