Senior Manager, Video & Programmatic Strategy

Ovative Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office access MSP NYC CHI

Travel to Minneapolis HQ

Generous vacation policy

401k match

Health insurance including same-sex co

Family benefits program

Phone/data stipend

Sabbatical program

Charitable giving program

Shenanigan’s Day

Job summary

Ovative Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Video & Programmatic Media to shape enterprise-level Video, Audio, and Programmatic Display strategies across complex client portfolios within the EMR framework.

You will lead senior client relationships, drive cross-channel planning and activation, mentor teams, and scale Ovative’s differentiated approach to enterprise media planning and optimization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering enterprise Video/Audio/Programmatic programs.
• 4+ years people management including leading managers.
• Proven track record driving performance via VPM channels (incremental revenue, profitability, EMR lift).
• Experience with integrated planning and activation across multiple channels or brands.
• Deep experience with performance-based, direct response, and full-funnel media programs.
• Familiarity with major buying and measurement platforms (The Trade Desk, DV360, Google Ads/YouTube).
• Strong data-driven storytelling for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, activation, and optimization across Linear/CTV, OLV, Audio, and Programmatic Display/Native.
• Ensure QA, pacing, budgeting, and process automation.
• Lead test-and-learn agendas and performance readouts for clients and internal teams.
• Maintain strategic relationships with platform partners to unlock opportunities.

Skills

Video & Audio

People management

Executive relationships

Cross-channel planning

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Google Ads/YouTube

DoubleVerify

MOAT

IAS

Nielsen

Kantar

Strata

Job description

Ovative Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Video & Programmatic Media to shape enterprise-level Video, Audio, and Programmatic Display strategies across complex client portfolios within the EMR framework.

You will lead senior client relationships, drive cross-channel planning and activation, mentor teams, and scale Ovative’s differentiated approach to enterprise media planning and optimization.