Programmatic Operation Manager - Online Publisher

Programmatic Operations Manager – Display & Mobile , Online Publisher

A leading UK media owner is seeking to hire a Programmatic Operations Manager to oversee its display and mobile programmatic ad stack.

This is a hands-on, senior operational role that sits at the intersection of ad technology (#adtech), revenue optimisation, SSP partnerships, and internal stakeholder management, with a strong focus on scaling and optimising Programmatic Display monetisation and growth.

Your main responsibilities for day-to-day running, optimisation and evolution of the programmatic ad stack, working closely with sales, technology, data and external partners to maximise revenue performance.

Key duties :

• Own and deliver the programmatic monetisation strategy
• Manage and optimise SSP relationships, bidding setups and auction dynamics
• Technical – Oversee the technical setup, testing and integration of 3rd party AdTech and Ad Products
• Project-manage new platform and product launches within the programmatic stack
• Troubleshoot delivery, monetisation and technical issues
• Monitor and optimise premium deals and PMP performance.
• Partner with Sales on campaign briefs
• Work closely with Analytics to improve reporting and performance visibility
• Be the SME and act as an internal advocate for programmatic & adtech products.

About you :

• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in Programmatic Ops/Campaign management
• Deep understanding of the RTB video ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with GAM and Adx
• Proven experience managing SSPs and programmatic integrations
• Commercially minded, with a focus on revenue growth and yield optimisation
• Confident working cross-functionally with Sales, Tech, Product and Data
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable owning projects end-to-end

Up to £60k base + 35% bonus + benefits