Senior Manager, Programmatic

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The Programmatic Senior Manager role is part of the Performance.Monk's Programmatic & Media team. The P&M team helps to develop and execute direct buys with online publishers, as well as programmatic media buying across ad mediums (CTV, display, video & more). The Senior Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day set up, trafficking, monitoring, and optimization of programmatic media campaigns across multiple buying platforms, serving a portfolio of clients and collaborating across an integrated team to ensure media plans are delivered flawlessly in line with customer processes and standards.

• Responsible for set‑up & launch of programmatic media campaigns working across a variety of DSPs
• Handle ad trafficking in DCM, as well as producing & guiding floodlight and tracking set up for net new advertisers
• Monitor media in‑flight campaign pacing, budgets, optimizations and results, both in‑flight and post buy
• Troubleshooting trafficking issues related to creative, publisher implementation & escalating to 3rd party vendors
• Create reports and provide data‑driven recommendations that support optimizing campaigns towards client’s desired KPIs
• Measure impact and effectiveness of campaigns using quantitative and qualitative metrics
• Present campaign recaps and insights to strategic planners and client teams
• Provide subject matter expertise on executing programmatic media campaigns across different programmatic platforms

• 4–5 years in digital marketing with at least 2 years in programmatic media buying, preferably agency‑side
• Experience working with at least one of the following: DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP
• Experience presenting programmatic and/or direct media performance and strategy in a client‑facing scenario
• Experience managing publisher, media vendor, and data vendor partnerships directly
• Passion for crunching numbers, analyzing data, and navigating Excel spreadsheets
• Technical skills including HTML, JavaScript & Flash

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and 15 company‑wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work‑life balance with an emphasis on personal well‑being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then‑current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job‑related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range: $81,000—$97,000 USD

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves among colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.