Programmatic Manager

: We are looking for a fantastic Programmatic Manager to join us at OMD UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of biddable strategy and execution while driving best-in-class performance for our clients. You'll oversee the seamless planning, activation, and optimisation of campaigns, ensuring delivery against client objectives and KPIs. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and fostering strong relationships with media partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -Lead campaign strategy and execution across programmatic platforms, ensuring alignment with client goals -Manage and develop a team, providing guidance, training, and support to Executives -Collaborate with media owners to build and maintain strong partnerships -Work closely with internal teams and subject matter experts across OMD UK to deliver integrated solutions -Oversee reporting and optimisation, translating insights into actionable recommendations for clients -Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, using data analytics to measure the effectiveness of media strategies and identify areas for improvement, highlighting key insights and outcomes -Provide support and guidance to junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative team environment -Help train and mentor junior team members SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: -You possess a strong understanding of media planning, buying and performance analysis with knowledge of digital, traditional and emerging media channels. -You have a proven track record of managing client accounts and delivering successful media campaigns. -You have excellent spoken and written communication skills with proven expertise in presentation storytelling to deliver impactful, persuasive proposals to clients. -You can develop and implement strategic media plans using media planning and analytics tools. -You stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI and are open to exploring how automation and AI tools can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency in media. -You have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.