Programmatic Manager

Quigley-Simpson

. Lead, build, and execute strategic digital media plans across programmatic media formats, including display, video, and CTV .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programmatic media buying, including hands-on knowledge of DSP platforms and the ability to develop and execute strategic digital media plans. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for optimizing campaigns and collaborating across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Programmatic Media BuyingDSP Platforms (Trade Desk, DV360)Campaign OptimizationData AnalysisClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Programmatic Media PlansCampaign ManagementAudience StrategiesTesting PlansExcel Proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLookups)Ad-Serving PixelsCampaign TaggingBudget ManagementQuantitative AnalysisCreative Asset Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationConfidence in Presentations

Tools & Technologies

DSPsAd-Serving PlatformsCampaign DocumentationMedia Vendors

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaOnline AdvertisingBrand SafetyMedia BuyingPerformance Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, build, and execute strategic digital media plans across programmatic media formats, including display, video, and CTV
Provide programmatic thought leadership and execution strategy across agency lines of business
Develop data and audience strategies for programmatic media plans
Develop and oversee rigorous testing plans
Maintain and grow relationships with relevant media vendors
Implement brand safety and third-party measurement/ad-serving pixels
Handle daily campaign optimizations and oversee campaign pacing and budget management
Assist with client-facing campaign performance reports, data quality, and insight development
Assess inventory availability and formulate proposals for new client opportunities
Manage creative assets, insertion orders, campaign artifacts, and campaign documentation for launches
Traffic campaign tags into DSPs, ad-serving platforms, and other ad-technology environments
Participate in cross-channel and cross-team planning, project management, performance, and service integration
Communicate and present work with confidence and clarity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
2–3 years of direct programmatic platform media buying
Expert, hands-on knowledge of DSP platforms (e.g., Trade Desk, DV360)
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.)
Active interest in and understanding of online advertising industry trends
Strong understanding of optimization levers and testing approaches across media buying platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analysis skills, including quantitative analysis, and confidence in making information-based decisions
Ability to lead a team and partner across various departments