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Programmatic Manager

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We're hiring for a Programmatic Manager to join the team in London.

Purpose of the Role

As Programmatic Manager you'll ensure the efficient and accurate execution of Programmatic campaigns as well as solid experience in DSPs and Programmatic technology. You'll take initiative and be confident in operating in a collaborative working environment. The right candidate will have a proven track record in getting the best out of others while also being able to manage their own workload effectively.

Demonstrating an advanced understanding of Programmatic technology and the wider Display ecosystem you'll build relationships with key partners and be accountable for the output of the team by managing workloads and problem solving, while coaching and developing to ensure best in class delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on planning and strategy for Programmatic activity as part of a range of different media mixes from our client portfolio.
  • Build, manage, optimise and troubleshoot varied Programmatic campaigns that span the marketing funnel, utilising market-leading DSPs.
  • Manipulate large data sets to pull out meaningful insights for clients against their KPIs.
  • Effectively liaise with the internal team, forge close bonds with existing clients and attract new business where possible.
  • Play an active role in the development of our Programmatic offering by driving improvements to current workflow and processes, embedding quality assurance.
  • Own commercial practices including invoicing, spend delivery, investment and margin management to help drive the profitability of the department.

Qualifications + Skills

  • Solid Programmatic media experience.
  • Experience using industry standard ad serving/buying tools such as Amazon, DV360, Trade Desk, Meta, Amazon and Google Analytics.
  • Exceptional knowledge of the market both locally and globally, and the role that programmatic display plays within the digital ecosystem.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • High degree of numeracy and literacy.
  • Detail orientated with first class analytical skills.

What we offer

  • This is a permanent role.
  • The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
  • As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Dentsu Media

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Programmatic Manager

London, UK
Full-Time

Published on 04/09/2025

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