Manager, Programmatic Execution

Onward Search | Digital Creative and TechNology Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Manager, Programmatic Execution for a temporary, on-site assignment with a streaming media company. You will lead programmatic campaigns across web, video, CTV, and YouTube, driving acquisition goals through effective execution and measurement.

The role requires 5-7 years of programmatic experience, expertise with DSPs like Amazon DSP and DV360, and strong reporting capabilities using Excel/BI tools to deliver clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of programmatic media experience.
• Experience with Amazon DSP and DV360.
• Experience reporting via mobile measurement platforms.
• Strong Excel/BI reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, setup, and execution for digital programmatic campaigns.
• Establish reporting frameworks and KPIs with cadence.
• Manage partner relationships and vendor accountability.
• Monitor live campaigns and optimize pacing and delivery.
• Develop trafficking workflows and reporting templates.

Skills

Programmatic media

Independent campaign setup

Advanced Excel/BI

Vendor management

Measurement platforms

Tools

Amazon DSP

DV360

Kochava

AppsFlyer

Job description

Our client, a streaming media company, is seeking a Manager, Programmatic Execution for a temporary, on-site position. This role independently plans, activates, and optimizes web, video, CTV, and YouTube campaigns across self-serve DSPs, supporting acquisition goals through effective execution, measurement, and partner management.

Manager, Programmatic Execution Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy, setup, and execution for digital programmatic campaigns, including asset quality assurance, tag implementation, and creative trafficking.
• Establish reporting frameworks, key performance indicators, and measurement cadences while delivering actionable performance insights.
• Manage partner relationships, set expectations, and hold vendors accountable for campaign deliverables and results.
• Monitor live campaigns and direct pacing, delivery, and optimization decisions while escalating risks appropriately.
• Develop processes, documentation, trafficking workflows, and reporting templates to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Manager, Programmatic Execution Qualifications:

• Bring 5-7 years of programmatic media experience, including independent ownership of campaign setup and execution against acquisition goals.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of DSPs such as Amazon DSP and DV360, along with programmatic channels, deal setup, supply paths, and optimization strategies.
• Have experience setting up and reporting through mobile measurement platforms such as Kochava, AppsFlyer, or similar tools.
• Possess experience managing vendor relationships and holding external partners accountable for deliverables.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and reporting or business intelligence skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for senior audiences.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.