Supervisor, Programmatic

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,050 - 107,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Media is seeking a Supervisor for Programmatic Buying in Chicago. This role involves leading strategies, managing teams, and optimizing client campaigns. The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in digital media.

The position requires collaboration across teams and strong knowledge of digital technologies. Benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and flexible time off. Compensation ranges from $75,050 to $107,835 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital media with a focus on programmatic buying.
• Strong knowledge of Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) and Data Management Platforms (DMPs).
• Demonstrated ability to organize and consolidate data for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage a junior team on programmatic buying.
• Provide programmatic expertise to internal and external teams.
• Lead teams to optimize campaigns.

Skills

Programmatic buying

Digital ad technologies

Excel proficiency

Project management

People management

PowerPoint skills

Job description

Company Description

Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especially tailored to the unique needs of disruptive, fast-growing brands. We combined the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global powerhouse.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Programmatic leads and manages programmatic buying strategies, drivesinnovation and optimizes client campaigns. The Supervisor provides senior-level expertise whilepromoting team growth, building industry partnerships, and delivering solutions acrossaccounts.

You will have prior online trafficking and campaign management experience, and priorexperience with bid management platforms. Collaboration across all agency teams (BusinessIntelligence, Search, Media Strategy, Ad Operations, and Creative) is required. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for aninterview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonableaccommodations. You will report to the Associate Director, Programmatic.

Responsibilities:

• Train and manage a junior team (managers and associates) on all aspects of programmatic buying and related deliverables.
• Provide senior-level programmatic expertise to internal and external teams (clients, Business Intelligence, Media, agency partners, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with data, inventory, and platform partners.
• Lead programmatic teams to optimize campaigns and deliver strategic recommendations to achieve account success.
• Establish best practices, create case studies, and implement processes that inspire workflow efficiencies.
• Manage resources to meet service level expectations.
• Inspire team members to embrace forward-thinking solutions in a constantly changing industry.
• Write points of view (POVs) on trends, products, and industry news from a programmatic perspective.
• Manage ideation, business relationships, and activation of new 1st-to-market programmatic offerings.
• Provide holistic digital expertise.
• Drive client outcomes through actionable programmatic solutions across multiple accounts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in digital media, with an increasing focus on programmatic buying.
• Strong knowledge of digital ad technologies including Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Data Management Platforms (DMPs), and ad-verification tools.
• Proficient in excel (can perform complex functions), with demonstrated ability to organize and consolidate multiple data sources for analysis.
• Experience understanding complex subject matter and translating it into simple, relatable terms for different audiences.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple campaigns, creative assets, insertion orders, and timelines with precision.
• People management experience, or experience in mentoring junior team members, guiding them on best practices, campaign optimization, and industry standards.
• PowerPoint and storytelling skills for client presentations and internal communication.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $75,050.00 - $107,835.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/16/2026.