Programmatic Manager

BRAND: Zenith
Job Function: Media Performance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients' businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it's also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top-line growth

for our clients' businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best-in-class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world's most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward-thinking and accountable to our clients.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world's leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

We are hiring a Programmatic Manager to play a pivotal role across two well-known global brands - Edrington and Nomad Foods. Sitting within Zenith's Global Programmatic team, this role offers the chance to shape end-to-end programmatic strategy across brand and performance campaigns, working across multiple channels and markets. You'll be the London lead for programmatic, combining hands-on planning with thoughtful client partnership and team leadership. It's a role for someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration and turning insight into meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Owning end-to-end programmatic delivery across Edrington and Nomad, from planning through to activation, reporting and optimisation
• Acting as the day-to-day programmatic lead for clients and internal stakeholders, building trusted and productive relationships
• Developing clear, effective programmatic strategies across Display, Video, Connected TV and DOOH
• Leading campaign performance reviews, translating data into insight and practical recommendations
• Working closely with offshore activation teams to ensure high-quality execution and a strong one-team culture
• Managing operational elements including timelines, reporting cycles and financial processes
• Contributing to wider Global Programmatic initiatives, sharing best practice and helping evolve how the team works

Qualifications

• Solid experience in programmatic media planning and buying within an agency environment
• Confidence managing client relationships and explaining programmatic performance in a clear, structured way
• Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem and how different channels work together

Additional information

Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Zenith International , we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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