PHD UK - Programmatic Manager
About the Role:
As a Programmatic Manager you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of Display and Video (You Tube) campaigns against client business objectives, from planning through to reporting. You will be expected to drive innovation in precision marketing that can improve client outcomes as well as developing processes across team operations. You will work closely with clients, internal teams and technology partners to ensure campaigns achieve client objectives and drive measurable results. This role involves leveraging data and technology to deliver targeted, efficient and impactful digital advertising solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in the setup and management of programmatic campaigns across various platforms (e.g. DSPs such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo & Amazon) as well as verification partners (IAS & Double Verify) to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and meet performance targets
- Help develop and implement comprehensive strategies that align with client goals and objectives, identifying key social media opportunities and platforms to maximise campaign impact
- Act as point of contact for clients regarding programmatic, campaign plans and performance reports
- Monitor and analyse campaign performance data to identify trends, insights and areas for optimisation
- Prepare and present detailed performance reports to clients and internal stakeholders using data analysis to provide actionable recommendations for future campaigns and strategy adjustments, highlighting key metrics and insights
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define campaign requirements and success metrics and work closely with creative teams to ensure ads are designed and delivered in-line with specifications
- Help train and mentor junior team members
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices to enhance campaign performance and efficiency
About You
- You have a solid knowledge of various programmatic advertising platforms along with experience managing successful campaigns.
- You have a clear understanding of programmatic advertising technology, data management platforms (DMPs) and demand-side platforms (DSPs).
- You are familiar with managing multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of campaigns.
- You have an appetite to test & learn innovative partners to help develop clients’ programmatic strategies.
- You have excellent analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
- You stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI and are open to exploring how automation and AI tools can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency in media.
- You can lead, mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth, collaboration and high performance.
About the Agency:
PHD UK is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity. It is the reigning Campaign AND Media Week Awards Media Agency of the Year and in March 2026 was named as the most awarded media agency in the World in the annual Warc Media 100 rankings.
Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly.
Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors.
Over the subsequent 3 decades, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership and a culture of Ingenuity.
Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology.
Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.
We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.
Be Your Best
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.
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