Programmatic Manager in Manchester

Overview

Manchester City Centre – 3 days in office

The Agency

A global media agency with a talented, collaborative team based in Manchester City Centre.

They work with household-name clients, and the account you’ll join is no exception; a high-profile, national brand that is culturally significant and iconic. If you’re an experienced Programmatic Manager looking for variety, challenge, and the chance to deliver industry-leading work, this is the role for you.

The Role

As Programmatic Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing campaigns across the main brand and its sub-brands, each with distinct audiences and verticals. You’ll activate across multiple DSPs including YouTube, DV360, Teads, LadBible, Amazon, and GumGum. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where best practice, process, and innovation are key, and where your expertise will directly influence campaign performance and client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic campaigns end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, performance, and timely client feedback.
• Identify, implement, and manage testing opportunities, optimisations, and post-campaign analysis.
• Translate client objectives into clear, actionable plans for the wider team.
• Maintain high standards in client communication and deliverables.
• Mentor Senior Executives and Executives, supporting junior team members alongside the Director.

Requirements

• Proven programmatic experience across multiple formats: display, video, mobile, native, rich media, and emerging channels.
• 2+ years’ hands-on trading experience on major DSPs, such as DV360, YouTube, Amazon, The Trade Desk, Teads, and Yahoo.
• Ability to produce innovative media plans, audience forecasts, and insight-led reporting.
• Confident client-facing specialist, acting as an agency ambassador and contributing to a strong internal and external culture.