Programmatic Growth Director

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Programmatic Account Director to shape best-in-class programmatic delivery for a high-profile international client portfolio across Europe. You will own strategy, lead a talented team, and build strong client partnerships to drive data-led campaigns with measurable value.

You will sit at the heart of innovation, evolving our programmatic product while collaborating across the Publicis Media network.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in programmatic media within a digital agency or vendor environment.
• Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs and ad serving.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, supporting performance and growth.
• Experience advising clients and translating business objectives into programmatic strategies.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify revenue opportunities.
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders in international client environments.
• Interest in automation, data solutions and evolving measurement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and growth of programmatic activity across client accounts.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and build consultative relationships.
• Drive planning, activation, optimisation, and financial processes with accuracy.
• Oversee delivery of multi-channel programmatic campaigns (display, video, CTV, BVOD).
• Champion innovation through testing and new product development.
• Manage and develop a team of programmatic specialists.

Skills

Programmatic media

DSPs/SSPs

Ad tech partnerships

Team leadership

Client advisory

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Innovation & data

Job description

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Programmatic Account Director to shape best-in-class programmatic delivery for a high-profile international client portfolio across Europe. You will own strategy, lead a talented team, and build strong client partnerships to drive data-led campaigns with measurable value.

You will sit at the heart of innovation, evolving our programmatic product while collaborating across the Publicis Media network.