Digital Ad Tech Manager

Publicis Groupe; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Digital Ad Tech Manager in London to lead global ad operations, manage tagging and trafficking, and ensure data accuracy across campaigns. The ideal candidate will bring experience in ad tech, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to drive success in media and data technology.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plan

Work your world opportunity

Reflection Days

Help@Hand Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible Working

Birthday day off

Great local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in digital media, ad tech, or marketing tech roles.
• Proven experience with ad servers and web analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ad tech initiatives globally.
• Manage ad tagging, trafficking, and measurement solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to develop integrated ad tech roadmaps.

Skills

Digital media

Ad tech

Marketing tech

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

CM360

GA4

Tealium

Adobe Launch

Job description

Company Description

OVERVIEWPublicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals.. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLDOur clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we’ve invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCEViva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Job Description

Shape the Future of Ad Tech with Publicis Media

At Publicis Media, we don’t just keep up with change — we lead it. As part of Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s largest communications groups, we’re building the future of media and data by uniting technology, strategy, and talent.We’re looking for aDigital Ad Tech Manager to join our TAAG (Technology and Activation Group) team — the global experts powering ad technology, data activation, and measurement across the Groupe.About the RoleYou’ll be at the heart ofglobal ad operations and digital measurement. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, delivering best-in-class support acrosstagging, trafficking, data governance, and vendor management for major clients.You’ll work closely with digital and analytics teams, helping clients mature their ad tech stacks while ensuring flawless campaign execution and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead ad tech initiatives globally (e.g. Attribution Modeling, CMPs, DCO, MMPs, TMS).
• Manage and optimize ad tagging, trafficking, and measurement solutions.
• Act as a strategic partner and escalation point for global clients.
• Collaborate across digital, analytics, and client teams to develop integrated ad tech roadmaps.
• Audit and implement solutions across GA4, Adobe Launch, CM360, and other platforms.
• Drive vendor relationships (IAS, DoubleVerify, Tealium, Flashtalking, etc.).
• Contribute to global TAAG playbooks, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with data governance to ensure taxonomy and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in digital media, ad tech, or marketing tech roles (agency or platform side).
• Proven experience with ad servers (CM360, Flashtalking, Adform), web analytics tools (GA4, Adobe), and tag management systems (GTM, Tealium, Adobe Launch).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and internationally.
• A collaborative mindset and drive to build smarter, scalable tech solutions.

Additional Information

Benefits:

In the UK, alongside the core benefits such asPension, Life Assurance, Private Medical,andIncome Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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