Director of Programmatic Growth

Starcom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Starcom is recruiting a Programmatic Account Director to shape best‑in‑class programmatic delivery across a high‑profile international client portfolio in Europe. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and leading a talented team delivering data‑led campaigns.

You will influence strategy, build strong client partnerships, and drive measurable value for clients and the Publicis Media network, with a focus on innovative, privacy‑first solutions and revenue growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in programmatic media within a digital agency or vendor environment.
• Strong understanding of DSPs, SSPs and ad serving ecosystems.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams and support performance and growth.
• Experience advising clients and translating business objectives into programmatic strategies.
• Commercial acumen with ability to identify and drive revenue opportunities.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders in international client environments.
• Interest in innovation, automation, and evolving measurement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and growth of programmatic activity across multiple client accounts.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and develop consultative relationships.
• Drive operational excellence in planning, activation, optimisation and financial processes.
• Oversee delivery of complex, multi‑channel campaigns across display, video, CTV and BVOD.
• Champion innovation through testing, learning and new product development.
• Manage and develop a team of programmatic specialists into a high‑performing unit.
• Contribute to new business opportunities and award submissions.

Skills

Programmatic media experience

DSP/SSP knowledge

Leadership and team development

Client advisory and relationship mgmt

Commercial mindset and revenue growth

Stakeholder management

Innovation, automation, data solutions

Job description

Starcom is recruiting a Programmatic Account Director to shape best‑in‑class programmatic delivery across a high‑profile international client portfolio in Europe. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and leading a talented team delivering data‑led campaigns.

You will influence strategy, build strong client partnerships, and drive measurable value for clients and the Publicis Media network, with a focus on innovative, privacy‑first solutions and revenue growth opportunities.