Senior Programmatic & Partnerships Lead

Code3; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Parental leave and return program

Flexible Time Off and company recharge

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to DEIB practices

Job summary

Code3 is seeking a Lead Programmatic Strategist to drive clients’ digital performance through advanced programmatic strategies and high-impact partnerships. You will mentor the Programmatic team, lead strategy across The Trade Desk, DV360, and Amazon DSP, and collaborate with cross-channel leaders to deliver unified, insight-driven marketing solutions.

You’ll guide and execute campaign planning, ensure data accuracy, and identify opportunities to optimize and upsell, while building strong client

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in programmatic in an agency environment.
• Hands-on experience with The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, and/or other major DSPs.
• Deep understanding CTV/OTT with strong measurement capabilities (first- and third-party).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (you pivot in your sleep).
• Working knowledge of Amazon Marketing Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead Client Strategy & Service, acting as the primary contact for Programmatic across assigned accounts.
• Deliver exceptional client service and thought leadership; lead client calls, QBRs, and planning sessions.
• Proactively identify optimization and upsell opportunities across Programmatic and Partnership Media.
• Oversee campaign planning, execution, and reporting across platforms like The Trade Desk, DV360, and Amazon DSP.
• Mentor and support team members in strategy, performance analysis, and budget management.
• Conduct campaign QA and performance analysis to ensure flawless delivery and actionable insights.
• Integrate programmatic strategy within broader digital media plans to maximize performance.
• Partner with other channel leads at Code3 to deliver consistent creative storytelling and data-driven insights.
• Work with media partners and platforms to bring innovative solutions to clients.
• Guide reporting processes, ensure data accuracy, and contribute to larger performance narratives.
• Support new business initiatives, process optimization, and best practices adoption across the team.
• Begin managing junior team members and provide mentorship for their professional growth.

Skills

Programmatic strategy

Client management

Data-driven marketing

Advanced Excel

Communication

Tools

The Trade Desk

DV360

Amazon DSP

Amazon Marketing Cloud

Job description

Code3 is seeking a Lead Programmatic Strategist to drive clients’ digital performance through advanced programmatic strategies and high-impact partnerships. You will mentor the Programmatic team, lead strategy across The Trade Desk, DV360, and Amazon DSP, and collaborate with cross-channel leaders to deliver unified, insight-driven marketing solutions.

You’ll guide and execute campaign planning, ensure data accuracy, and identify opportunities to optimize and upsell, while building strong client