Programmatic Media Lead

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Mid level
Agency • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Consulting
The Role
The Programmatic Media Lead is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of programmatic media campaigns, including strategy implementation, optimization, and team development. They collaborate with internal teams, communicate with clients, and drive growth initiatives to ensure campaign success.
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We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

The Programmatic team at PMG is a powerhouse of strategists and media experts passionate about creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. We work alongside media strategy, creative, and technology teams to deliver seamless, full-funnel marketing strategies that elevate our clients' digital performance.

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our team thrives in an environment that encourages curiosity, celebrates individuality, and fosters professional growth. Joining us means contributing to cutting-edge campaigns for some of the world’s most prestigious brands while working with a group of talented, supportive individuals who value your voice and expertise.

What You Will Do

  • Shape the strategic vision for programmatic campaigns, ensuring alignment with PMG’s integrated service offerings to maximize impact and client satisfaction.
  • Oversee campaign execution, managing full-funnel planning, creative strategy, optimization, and performance analysis to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
  • Engage directly with senior client stakeholders, leading high-level business and strategy discussions to ensure programmatic media supports and drives their broader goals.
  • Analyze campaign performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while implementing optimizations that deliver measurable results.
  • Collaborate across teams, including creative, analytics, and development, to design and execute holistic client strategies.
  • Develop and maintain programmatic roadmaps, ensuring all projects and testing initiatives align with long-term client goals.
  • Identify growth opportunities, presenting and executing innovative ideas to drive results and strengthen client relationships.
  • Foster strong relationships with platform partners, keeping PMG at the forefront of emerging opportunities, beta programs, and advanced platform support.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their growth through coaching, support, and continuous development.

What You Will Bring

  • 4+ years of experience in digital media and programmatic advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Intermediate expertise in Analytics, Programmatic Advertising, and Marketing Metrics to deliver data-driven campaign strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of Marketing Planning & Analysis and Database Marketing to support effective decision-making and campaign outcomes.
  • Familiarity with Ad Exchanges, Ad Servers, and Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) to manage and optimize programmatic campaigns efficiently.
  • Channel expertise across CTV, OLV, Display, Audio, Native, DOOH, and App, enabling seamless execution of cross-channel strategies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL to create actionable reports and deliver clear, data-driven insights.
  • A solid understanding of Measurement Systems to evaluate campaign performance and inform optimization strategies.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling alignment with cross-functional teams and clients.
  • Proven ability to mentor and support junior team members, fostering growth and ensuring campaign excellence.
  • A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
  • A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  • Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
  • Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
  • Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
  • AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Top Skills

Excel
SQL
The Company
Austin, TX
0 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Athleta, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Kohler, McDonald’s, Nike, Old Navy, Sephora and Shake Shack runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Adweek as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, cultivating dynamic relationships, and putting people first. The company has been named Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, 2X MediaPost's Independent Agency of the Year, 7X Ad Age Best Places to Work, Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces for Parents, and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

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