Senior Manager, Programmatic

Quigley-Simpson

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programmatic media buying, including strategic planning, campaign optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing relationships with media vendors and executing comprehensive digital media strategies across various platforms.

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Programmatic Media BuyingDSP Platform ExpertiseCampaign OptimizationData AnalysisClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Programmatic DisplayVideo AdvertisingCTV FormatsData Strategy DevelopmentTesting PlansCampaign Budget ManagementQuantitative AnalysisExcel ProficiencyOptimization LeversAd-Serving Pixels

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam LeadershipConfidence in PresentationsInterdepartmental Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Trade DeskDV360DSPsAd-Serving PlatformsCampaign Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaOnline AdvertisingMedia VendorsBrand SafetyAudience Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, build, and execute strategic digital media plans across programmatic display, video, and CTV formats
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 media vendors and stay current on platform updates, beta opportunities, and best practices
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, or other ad-technology environments
Participate in cross-channel/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
3–4 years of direct programmatic platform media buying experience
Expert, hands-on knowledge of DSP platforms (e.g., Trade Desk, DV360)
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
Active interest in online advertising industry trends
Strong understanding of optimization levers and testing approaches across media buying platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis, and confidence in making information-based decisions
Ability to lead a team and partner across various departments