Senior Programmatic Manager

Pivotal London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal London is seeking an experienced operations professional to lead day-to-day delivery of high-profile programmatic campaigns across multiple channels. You will mentor a junior team member while staying hands-on with campaign execution and optimisation.

Join a fast-growing AdTech environment that values data-driven insights, continuous improvement and close collaboration with technology and analytics teams. A strong background in DSPs and cross-channel campaigns is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in programmatic advertising, media operations or AdTech.
• Hands-on experience with DSPs such as DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo or Beeswax.
• Experience across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social campaigns.
• Comfortable mentoring junior colleagues and managing delivery while remaining hands-on.
• Analytical, organised and proactive with strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end campaign delivery across multiple digital channels.
• Mentor and develop a junior team member while remaining hands-on.
• Work across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social platforms.
• Support operational best practice and data-driven optimization.
• Build reports and dashboards; communicate findings to internal teams.
• Maintain relationships with DSPs and stay updated on new features.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Proactive

Troubleshooting

People management

Tools

DV360

Amazon DSP

Yahoo DSP

Beeswax

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing advertising technology business that helps leading brands and agencies deliver high-performance digital campaigns through data, automation and programmatic media. With continued investment in video, CTV and emerging technologies, they're looking for an experienced operations professional to play a key role in driving campaign excellence and team development.

The Opportunity

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of high-profile programmatic campaigns across multiple digital channels.
• Manage and mentor a junior team member while remaining hands‑on with campaign execution and optimisation.
• Work across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social using industry-leading DSPs and platforms.
• Help shape operational best practice and improve campaign performance through data-driven insights.
• Join a collaborative business investing heavily in video, retail and other fast-growing advertising sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end campaign setup, optimisation and performance across leading DSPs and social platforms.
• Monitor pacing, delivery and KPIs, ensuring campaigns consistently achieve commercial objectives.
• Troubleshoot platform, tracking and delivery issues while working closely with technology and analytics teams.
• Build performance reports and dashboards, identifying optimisation opportunities and actionable insights.
• Manage platform relationships and keep internal teams informed of new features and industry developments.
• Support client meetings by providing technical expertise and campaign performance updates.

Your Profile

• 3–5 years' experience in programmatic advertising, media operations or AdTech.
• Strong hands‑on experience with DSPs such as DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo or Beeswax.
• Experience across Display, CTV, Online Video and Paid Social campaigns.
• Comfortable managing campaign delivery while mentoring junior colleagues.
• Analytical, organised and proactive, with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Experience within an agency or AdTech environment; exposure to gambling or CTV campaigns would be advantageous.

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.