Senior Programmatic Campaign Manager (CPA, CPC, ROAS campaigns)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling startup in London is hiring a Senior Programmatic Campaign Manager. This role involves managing performance campaigns, driving results for clients, and developing effective strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in demand trading on DSPs and communication skills to liaise with clients. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including 30 days annual leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Medical, Dental, Optical coverage

Hybrid working environment

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in demand trading on DSPs required.
• Ability to develop bidding strategies and optimizations.
• Strong Excel skills needed for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance against client goals and KPIs.
• Partner with AdTech vendors for troubleshooting.
• Oversee and setup campaigns across multiple channels.

Skills

Demand trading experience on DSPs

CPA or CPC performance campaign management

Ability to setup and oversee campaigns across multiple channels

Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Xandr

DV360

GAM

Flashtalking

DCM

Sizmek

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Senior Programmatic Campaign Manager (CPA, CPC, ROAS campaigns), london

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Client:

Diagonal recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

*interviewing immediately

*expertise in trading programmatic 'performance' campaigns such as CPA and CPC is a must

*sponsorship of visas is not supported

OVERVIEW

Our client is a well-funded and fast-scaling startup (circa 100 staff). Their programmatic full-stack solution is market-leading and future proofed. We're now hiring for a Senior Programmatic Trader / Senior Campaign Manager to join an award-winning trading team.

THE ROLE

You'll have responsibility for a patch of agencies and clients and will be relied upon to drive performance against clients goals and KPIs; be a thought leader and devise strategy; partner with AdTech vendors - and use your knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve day to day campaign issues. 75% of campaigns you oversee will be DSP trading and 25% will be setting up PMPs.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Demand trading experience on DSPs (such as Xandr or DV360)
• CPA or CPC performance campaign management experience
• Ability to setup and oversee campaigns across multiple channels
• Develop optimal bidding strategies and make relevant optimisations
• Experience of ad-serving technologies such as GAM, Flashtalking, DCM, Sizmek
• Knowledge of 1st party and 3rd party data strategy and able to leverage the power of both
• Excel skills to manage reporting using a variety of pivot, lookup and custom formulas
• A natural communicator; able to liaise effectively with Agencies and Ad Ops teams

DESIRABLE

• Some supply trading experience on SSPs, creating PMPs (Xandr Invest, OpenX is ideal as around 25% of campaigns will be supply-side focused) but training is provided if needed.
• Working knowledge of SQL (or an appetite to learn!)
• Some experience of and a willingness to coach junior traders.
• Passionate about our industry and keep upto date on trends and current topics

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Work alongside industry leaders & learn from the best
• Full training in case you haven't worked on PMP setup previously
• A supportive and inclusive culture with a personalised career growth plan
• full training & structured onboarding programme
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Medical, Dental, Optical, Physio, Online GP for you and your family covered
• Income protection scheme in the event of injury
• Life assurance - tax free lump sum paid to your chosen beneficiaries
• Health, Wellbeing and Crisis Support subscription
• Rewards and discounts at your favourite brands, including gym, holiday and travel
• Hybrid working - mix of office and home working
• Lots of socials, sporting events and awards nights!