Senior Programmatic Manager in London

Senior Programmatic Manager in London

London Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Crimtan

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and optimise programmatic campaigns for top brands using innovative technology.
  • Company: Join Crimtan, a leading programmatic digital marketing company with a global presence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exciting career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of transforming digital advertising into meaningful experiences.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years in programmatic media buying and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Crimtan is a programmatic digital marketing company with proprietary technology that enables us to run intelligent, targeted and high performing omni-channel campaigns for well-known brands globally. Due to our proprietary technology stack, we’re well positioned for the impending changes in the programmatic ecosystem. Active ID is our persistent identifier (cookieless technology) that we’ve been working with since 2018. Dynamic creative (prospecting and retargeting) is core to everything we do. We’re well-versed in running sequential campaigns across multiple formats. The company was founded in the UK in 2009. Our business is in an exciting high growth phase, and with offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney you will be working across several campaigns across different formats and mediums. Our vision is simple: To transform programmatic digital advertising into meaningful individual experiences.

The role

The Senior Programmatic Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of programmatic campaigns, including strategy, execution, optimisation, and client communication. The role operates across multiple accounts, driving performance and ensuring campaigns deliver against commercial and client objectives. This role combines hands-on trading expertise with strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

  • Campaign Management & Execution
    • Manage day-to-day programmatic trading across multiple campaigns and clients
    • Optimise campaign performance using advanced techniques to maximise results and drive growth
    • Ensure campaigns pace correctly and meet performance targets
    • Troubleshoot issues across trafficking, delivery, and creative execution
  • Client Management & Reporting
    • Deliver regular performance updates, insights, and reporting (including QBRs)
    • Translate complex campaign data into clear, actionable recommendations for clients
    • Proactively manage client expectations and act as a trusted advisor
  • Strategic Contribution
    • Develop testing strategies and recommend new optimisation approaches
    • Support and shape broader programmatic strategy (e.g. new formats, geo-targeting, dynamic prospecting)
    • Use performance data and market insight to inform decision-making
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with Client Services to ensure campaigns align to client goals and feedback
    • Partner with Creative teams to deliver effective DCO strategies
    • Collaborate with Product teams to support feature development and improvements

Skills and Experience

  • Programmatic Expertise
    • 3–5 years’ experience managing programmatic campaigns across Display, CTV, Video, Native, DOOH or Audio
    • Strong experience across DSPs, ad servers, and trafficking platforms
  • Campaign & Client Management
    • Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously
    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
    • Ability to build trusted client relationships and provide strategic input
  • Analytical & Technical Skills
    • Data-driven with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
    • Comfortable analysing campaign data and generating actionable insights
  • Ways of Working
    • Highly organised with the ability to manage high-volume workloads
    • Proactive, accountable, and able to work independently
    • Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments

About You

  • Strong programmatic trading background across multiple channels and formats
  • Commercially minded, with a focus on delivering client outcomes
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Takes ownership and drives continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field
  • 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in programmatic media buying and campaign management
  • Proven experience managing campaigns across multiple channels (Display, CTV, Video, Native, DOOH or Audio)
  • Strong technical expertise across DSPs, ad servers, and trafficking platforms
  • Experience working with Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO) and multi-channel campaign strategies
  • Exposure to global campaigns or multi-market

Senior Programmatic Manager in London employer: Crimtan

Crimtan is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about programmatic digital marketing. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities to work on high-profile campaigns across global markets, supported by our proprietary technology and collaborative teams. Join us in transforming digital advertising into meaningful experiences while enjoying the benefits of a fast-paced, evolving environment that values creativity and strategic thinking.

Crimtan

Contact Details:

Crimtan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Programmatic Manager in London

Programmatic Campaign Management
DSPs
Ad Servers
Trafficking Platforms
Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO)
Data Analysis
Client Relationship Management