Senior Paid Media Manager

Bentley Systems, Incorporated; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bentley Impact Day

Colleague recognition programs

Bentley Achievers platform

Global inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Bentley Systems, Incorporated in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Paid Media Manager to shape our global paid media strategy across search, social, and display. You will lead cross-functional teams to design, launch, and optimize cohesive, full-funnel campaigns with a strong focus on data and testing.

You will mentor junior team members while partnering with leadership to drive strategy, budgeting, and performance across hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of dedicated paid media experience across search, social, and display channels.
• Required Platform Expertise: Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, DemandBase, StackAdapt.
• Advanced Analytics & Reporting: proficient in GA4, Looker (Data Studio), PowerBI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Budget Allocation: Lead paid media strategy development, budget allocation, and financial reconciliation across platforms and units.
• Campaign Execution & Testing: Launch and manage full-funnel campaigns with robust testing frameworks for optimization.
• Analytics & Reporting: Build dashboards, develop attribution models, and deliver data-driven insights to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Project Management: Coordinate with internal teams to roll out campaigns for key business units.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Support and guide junior team members; collaborate with Paid Media Director.

Skills

Paid media strategy

Campaign optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mentorship

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

LinkedIn Business Manager

Meta Business Manager

DemandBase

StackAdapt

GA4

Looker

PowerBI

Excel

Salesforce

Marketo

ClickUp

Optimizely

Intentsify

Swydo

G2

Lunio

Opteo

Job description

**Location:** Denver, Colorado; Exton, Pennsylvania (Hybrid); or the Boston area.**Position Summary:**Bentley is seeking a highly strategic Senior Paid Media Manager to join our growing global marketing team. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in shaping our paid media strategy across search, social, and display channels while working cross-functionally with key business units to design, launch, and optimize cohesive, full-funnel marketing campaigns.This role is ideal for a proactive marketer who enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on execution with a strong focus on data. You will partner closely with team leadership to adapt to evolving business priorities, while serving as a supportive mentor to help elevate and guide junior team members. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy finding clarity and strategic opportunities within complex data, and are passionate about driving team success, we would love to talk with you!**Responsibilities:**Strategy & Budget Allocation* Lead paid media strategy development, budget allocation, and comprehensive financial reconciliation across platforms and business units.Campaign Execution & Testing* Strategize, launch, and manage full-funnel marketing campaigns across search, social, and display.* Implement robust testing frameworks to continuously optimize campaign performance and efficiency.Analytics & Reporting* Oversee comprehensive data synthesis, build performance dashboards, and develop advanced attribution models.* Manage regular campaign reporting and turn ambiguous data into actionable, strategic insights for leadership.Cross-Functional Project Management* Act as a project manager for paid media initiatives, working seamlessly with internal teams to roll out campaigns for key business units.Leadership & Mentorship* Partner closely with the Paid Media Director and team leadership to support high-level objectives.* Provide crucial support, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members to ensure the overall team's success. Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements). The role requires communication with managers, peers, and other colleagues of the company in person (on occasion), and by utilizing Microsoft Teams chat, calling, and meeting functions.**Qualifications:*** Minimum 6-8 years of dedicated paid media experience managing campaigns across search, social, and display channels.* Required Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience executing and optimizing campaigns within Google Ads, Microsoft (Bing) Ads, LinkedIn Business Manager, Meta Business Manager, DemandBase, and StackAdapt.* Advanced Analytics & Reporting: Exceptional reporting and attribution experience. Ideal candidate is proficient in GA4, Looker (Data Studio), PowerBI, and possess advanced Excel skills to navigate and find clarity in ambiguous data.* Preferred Tech Stack: Experience with Salesforce, Marketo, ClickUp, Optimizely, Intentsify, Swydo, G2, Lunio, and Opteo is highly preferred.* Strong project management skills with a proven track record of working cross-functionally to launch integrated campaigns.* Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to leadership, switching focuses rapidly without dropping the ball on core responsibilities. *Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.* #LI-AK1#LI-HYBRID#LI-REMOTE This is a Hybrid role. **What We Offer:*** Step into a collaborative work environment where ideas flourish, and teamwork propels us forward towards shared success.* An attractive salary and benefits package.* Bentley Impact Day: take a day off from work to volunteer with an organization of your choice.* Celebrate milestone achievements and moments that matter through our colleague recognition award programs and our Bentley Achievers platform.* A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.* Be part of a company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.**Who We Are:**Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries. **Equal Opportunity Employer:**Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law. Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice **Request an Accommodation:** As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling 610-458-5000 or sending us an email at [e-mail]