CareerPlan

UM - Associate Director, Programmatic

TorontoFull-timeCA$70k2026-06-16 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Deliver successful audience-based programmatic media programs across a portfolio of KINESSO clients, providing thought leadership on audience strategies and campaign architecture.

Role type

Associate Director, Programmatic Media

Builds

Programmatic media campaigns (display, video, mobile) for KINESSO clients

Domain

Digital Advertising / Programmatic Media Buying

Required skills

Programmatic campaign management, DSP console management, Campaign optimization, Team leadership, Data analysis, Client servicing, Budget management, Process improvement

Preferred skills

Marketing or Advertising background, Ad serving tools experience, Tagging knowledge, Online media metrics analysis, Microsoft Office proficiency, Excel pivot tables

Technologies

DSPs, DoubleClick, Google Analytics, Google Ad Sense, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Manage a team of programmatic professionals to ensure flawless campaign setup and execution. Oversee campaign running and optimization based on historical performance and KPIs. Communicate technical solutions to agency partners to drive client results. Identify optimization opportunities and manage campaign issues. Review and approve campaigns ensuring budget alignment and proper DSP selection. Build campaign reports within reporting dashboards. Support finance primes with ad hoc reports and insights. Recommend process improvements for team efficiency. Develop partnerships with DSP partners. Ensure team training and certifications. Present strategic brand solutions to client teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities