Director, Programmatic

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Programmatic who will lead a dedicated media team in a remote capacity. You will guide programmatic activations, align campaigns with budgets and creative assets, and partner with internal stakeholders and media vendors to drive strong performance and disciplined operations.

This senior role balances campaign optimization, reporting, and accurate billing while supporting team growth and broader business objectives. A hands-on leader is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media activation or a related field.
• Proven leadership skills managing diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of advertising campaign strategies.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with brand safety guidelines and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of media professionals and support staff.
• Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with agency goals.
• Optimize advertising campaigns across multiple channels.
• Ensure alignment of campaign goals, budgets, and creative assets.
• Oversee campaign reporting and performance measurement.
• Manage financial records and ensure accurate billing for media placements.
• Act as a liaison between media vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Programmatic leadership

Leadership

Campaign strategy

Budget management

Brand safety

Team management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Programmatic to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will guide a programmatic media function within a dynamic agency environment, ensuring campaigns are activated effectively across channels.

The Director will lead a team, align strategy with budgets and creative assets, and partner closely with internal stakeholders and media vendors to drive strong performance and operational discipline.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can balance campaign optimization, reporting, billing accuracy, and brand safety while supporting team growth and overall business objectives.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000+ annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of media professionals and support staff
• Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with agency goals
• Optimize advertising campaigns across multiple channels
• Ensure alignment of campaign goals, budgets, and creative assets
• Oversee campaign reporting and performance measurement
• Manage financial records and ensure accurate billing for media placements
• Act as a liaison between media vendors and internal teams

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in media activation or a related field
• Proven leadership skills managing diverse teams
• Strong understanding of advertising campaign strategies
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation
• Familiarity with brand safety guidelines and compliance standards

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth within a leading agency
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success
• Access to diverse advertising platforms and channels
• Structured approach to resource management and optimization
• Commitment to brand safety and compliance in media placements

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.