Programmatic Manager

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Career development & inclusion

Job summary

Zenith International, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Programmatic Manager to lead our OneProgrammatic team at Performics, delivering best-in-class programmatic campaigns for a diverse brand portfolio. You’ll blend strategic thinking, data-driven decisions and team leadership to drive client success and business impact.

You will work alongside specialists in media, technology, data and analytics to push innovation, develop test-and-learn roadmaps, and coach junior staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading programmatic campaigns across multiple digital media
• Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in deliverables
• Comfort with media, tech, data and measurement platforms
• Proven track record of coaching and developing others in a team
• Curiosity to test new technologies and ways of working

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of programmatic campaigns to meet client objectives and drive commercial outcomes
• Develop test-and-learn roadmaps to uncover opportunities and improve performance
• Drive operational excellence in campaign execution, QA, and workflow management
• Analyze campaign data and translate into strategic recommendations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and present results
• Identify standout work and contribute to industry award submissions
• Coach Programmatic Executives and Senior Executives to maximise team performance

Skills

Programmatic management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Media tech solutions

People leadership

Collaboration

Innovation curiosity

Job description

Company Description

We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.

We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.

And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.

So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.

Overview

Programmatic Manager

We are hiring a Programmatic Manager to join our OneProgrammatic team at Performics, part of Publicis Media UK. This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative programmatic campaigns, shape client success, and help deliver best-in-class performance marketing solutions across a diverse portfolio of brands. You'll combine strategic thinking, data-led decision making, and team leadership to create meaningful business impact while contributing to the continued evolution of our programmatic offering. Working alongside talented specialists across media, technology, data, and analytics, you'll play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in everything we do.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Lead the planning and delivery of programmatic media campaigns that achieve client objectives while driving strong commercial outcomes.
• Develop test-and-learn roadmaps that explore emerging opportunities, generate actionable insights, and improve campaign performance.
• Drive operational excellence across campaign execution, process optimisation, quality assurance, and workflow management.
• Analyse campaign performance and translate data into clear recommendations that support future business and marketing decisions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, presenting results, identifying growth opportunities, and providing strategic guidance.
• Identify outstanding work, contribute to industry award submissions, and help showcase innovative campaign success stories.
• Manage, coach, and support Programmatic Executives and Senior Executives, creating an environment where people can develop and perform at their best.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for

• Experience managing and optimising programmatic campaigns across a range of digital media environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• Confidence using media, technology, data, and measurement solutions to solve client challenges and improve outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Curiosity about innovation and a willingness to explore, test, and adopt new technologies and ways of working.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills, with a passion for supporting the growth and development of others.

Additional Information

Zenith Internationaloffers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out thePublicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.