Global Programmatic Architect

Jellyfish

. Define and update Jellyfish’s global programmatic methodology and playbook .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in programmatic advertising and ad-tech, with a strong focus on enterprise DSPs, audience intelligence, and algorithmic optimization. Proven ability to lead strategic technical relationships and contribute to high-value pitches while advancing clients' programmatic maturity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Programmatic ExperienceExpert Technical Proficiency with DSPsDesigning SPO FrameworksLeadership Through InfluenceClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Programmatic MethodologyAudience IntelligenceBidding OptimizationAlgorithmic OptimizationData Schema ManagementAPI AutomationDSP ProficiencyPMP Deal StructuresCustom Algorithm SetupsClient Brief Validation

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationInfluential Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DV360The Trade DeskAmazon DSPCampaign Manager 360SSP Curation Tools

Industry Keywords

Ad-TechProgrammatic AdvertisingMedia ArchitectureRFP ManagementClient Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and update Jellyfish’s global programmatic methodology and playbook
Set standards for audience intelligence, bidding, algorithmic optimisation, curated marketplaces, DCO, and identity/signal resilience
Triage execution into automated, hybrid, or human-assisted workflows and hand off artefacts to delivery and MSP teams
Feed technical requirements, data schemas, and API automation hooks into proprietary product tooling
Own strategic technical relationships with DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon, Google, premium SSPs, retail ad networks, and clean rooms
Test platform alphas and betas and translate them into deployable client solutions
Architect product narratives, bespoke technology architectures, and commercial frameworks for major pitches and RFPs
Lead the programmatic discipline in tier-1 global pitches and expand retained scope
Integrate programmatic activation across Search, Social, Retail Media, GEO, and Creative
Advise CMOs, Heads of Media, and MarTech executives at enterprise accounts
Advance tier-1 clients’ programmatic and AI maturity
Validate complex client briefs for feasibility and alignment with modern media architectures
Represent Jellyfish through POVs, white papers, analyst briefings, industry summits, and keynotes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of advanced programmatic and ad-tech experience within an agency, DSP/SSP, ad-tech vendor, or sophisticated brand-side media team
Expert technical proficiency with enterprise DSPs including DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Campaign Manager 360, and major SSP curation tools
Strong track record designing SPO frameworks, PMP deal structures, and custom algorithm setups
Proven experience contributing to high-value new business pitches and RFPs and expanding programmatic scope in enterprise brand accounts
Proven leadership through influence, upskilling, and technical mentorship across cross-functional teams
Resume in English
Legal right to work and remain in the country and location in which the role is advertised
Comfortable working in English on a daily basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Work remotely for up to 60% of days
Flexible working hours between 8am and 6:30pm
14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers
4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers
£1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers