Programmatic Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• What you'll be doing:
• Own end-to-end programmatic planning and activation across EMEA, from interpreting the brief through to optimisation and performance reporting.
• Develop insight-led strategies that connect programmatic activity with Adobe’s wider marketing objectives.
• Improve campaign effectiveness through structured testing, clear measurement frameworks and thoughtful exploration of new platforms and formats.
• Oversee campaign setup, trafficking, pacing and quality across platforms including DV360, The Trade Desk and Adobe Ad Cloud.
• Build trusted relationships with Adobe stakeholders, translating performance data into clear recommendations and next steps.
• Collaborate with Media Planning, Paid Social, Analytics, Technology and activation teams to create joined-up digital solutions.
• Support junior colleagues through clear direction, practical coaching and an inclusive approach to team development.

Qualifications

• Skills we're looking for:
• Practical programmatic experience gained in an agency environment, including experience with DV360 and The Trade Desk.
• A sound understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including measurement, brand safety, verification, identity and data.
• The ability to turn campaign data into useful insights, optimisations and clearly communicated recommendations.
• Experience building productive client relationships and presenting strategies or performance to senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and helping others develop their knowledge and confidence.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with consistent attention to detail across multiple workstreams.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing platform partnerships, investment plans and new programmatic opportunities.
• 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.
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