Director, Programmatic (9 month FTC)

Fuse; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is looking for a Director to oversee digital media campaigns. This role requires strong leadership skills, experience in media buying, and the ability to manage a high-performing team while ensuring campaigns are optimized for success. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate expertise in programmatic platforms.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a media buying or digital investment role.
• Previous experience of activating campaigns in programmatic platforms.
• Proven experience managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to build effective media plans and strategies.
• Manage campaigns ensuring they go live accurately and on time.
• Optimise campaigns towards KPIs regularly.

Skills

Team Management

Media Buying

KPI Optimization

Communication

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

Teads

Amazon DSP

Job description

You will be hands on with the activation of digital media campaigns for one of the most recognisable technology companies in the world. We’re seeking someone to lead a team who build effective media plans and strategies, buying across display, video, audio and programmatic platforms. You’ll be managing a team of 6 direct reports, so we’re looking for a strong mentor to junior team members, as well as someone who is able to QA the work of others and maintain high standards. Once campaigns are live, you’ll need to optimise towards a variety of KPIs. We’re looking for someone who likes working in a fast paced environment and has strong attention to detail.

As the director within the team, you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with comms from either planning or client, with excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to manage a team, helping to develop the skills and knowledge of junior team members, whilst ensuring output of the team is consistently of a high standard. The key responsibilities of the team are to ensure all media goes live accurately and on time, that campaigns are optimised regularly, spend in full and are billed to client correctly at the end of each quarter. This role will involve working with media partners and technology vendors to launch a high volume of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms and markets. Work with an offshore team to deliver certain tasks, meaning that your ability to communicate clearly and QA the work of other team members.

About You:

• Experience in a relevant media buying or digital investment role.
• Able to deliver on key projects and set development plans for team members.
• Previous experience of activating campaigns in programmatic platforms and DSPs.
• Proven experience of managing teams and getting the most out of junior employees.
• Hands on knowledge of DV360, Google Ads, Teads or Amazon DSP is preferred, or similar relevant platforms.
• You should be comfortable with troubleshooting issues relating to creatives, delivery, data and pacing.
• You’ll need to be very well organised and able to juggle multiple priorities, as we deal with a high volume of campaigns.

About the Agency:

At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of ‘better decisions, faster‘ for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region every day. As part of the world’s largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.

Learn Fast, Act Fast. To help navigate the road to a ‘new normal’, learning from, and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Visit Why OMD? to learn more about our unique Act Fast Framework.

Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Let us know if you have any questions about our working pattern as part of your application and interview process.

Flexible Working

At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our peoplewhile 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 [e-mail] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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