Programmatic Manager

We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for “A” players to join our team.

The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in.

The Programmatic Manager owns the day-to-day execution, optimization, and reporting of programmatic campaigns across assigned accounts. This role combines hands-on platform management with growing client communication and strategic planning responsibilities — operating across Amazon DSP, DV360, and The Trade Desk while beginning to contribute to media plan development and vendor partner strategy.

What You'll Do Here Campaign Management & Execution (50%)

• Own daily management of campaigns across Amazon DSP, DV360, The Trade Desk, and other applicable platforms.
• Maintain daily pacing documentation including KPI and IAS tabs.
• Execute self-serve campaign setups end-to-end.
• Own campaign trafficking and QA across all active campaigns.
• QA campaign setups for accuracy, brand safety, and alignment with media plans.
• Execute campaign testing and optimization for new tactics, channels, and audience strategies.
• QA IOs before they reach AMD or above.

Vendor, Planning & Reporting (35%)

• Maintain ongoing vendor campaign communication.
• Send partner RFPs and lead proposal and planning conversations with partners.
• Develop media plan recommendations for clients — Supervisor/AMD reviews before delivery.
• Complete weekly reporting QA and develop performance insights.
• Complete QBR data pulls and reporting QA.
• Compile ad specs and creative best practices for project management and creative teams.
• Own SME platform responsibilities — complete monthly and quarterly platform updates.

Team Collaboration & Process (15%)

• Help delegate tasks on shared accounts with Associates.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and team best practices.
• Collaborate with integrated teams (account management, creative, analytics) on campaign needs.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

We Need a Person With

• 2–4 years of experience in programmatic advertising or digital media.
• Hands-on campaign management experience across at least two of the primary platforms: Amazon DSP, DV360, The Trade Desk.
• Experience with IO generation, trafficking workflows, and vendor management preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of programmatic platforms and campaign management workflows.
• Analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Developing client communication and media planning skills.
• Organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in DSP platforms, Tableau, Excel/Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to handle multiple simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with poise and confidence with leadership and clients.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality with business matters and employee privacy.