CareerPlan

Manager, Programmatic

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$75k–$108k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic planning and campaign execution for a National Stream Service client, utilizing AI-powered optimization and forecasting.

Role type

Senior IC programmatic media manager

Builds

Online biddable media campaigns and programs for agency clients

Domain

Digital advertising / Programmatic media buying

Required skills

Programmatic media buying, DSP management, campaign optimization, client relationship management, strategic planning, AI tool utilization, data analysis, project management

Preferred skills

Leadership experience, traditional media planning knowledge

Technologies

DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, DoubleClick Bid Manager, Tableau, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Generate strategic insights and implement campaigns with analyst support; train analysts on client requirements and optimization strategies; communicate digital strategies and tactical rationales to clients; manage delivery of creative assets and campaign documentation; partner with analytics teams for reporting; troubleshoot pre-production and live campaigns; oversee QA processes; generate monthly bill/pay and spend reports; lead programmatic strategy using AI tools; enable and govern AI use across the team.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities