Programmatic Campaign Manager

Company Description

BLEND360 is an acclaimed, forward-thinking Data, Digital Marketing, & AI Solutions Company, dedicated to fueling remarkable outcomes for our Fortune 500 clients. Our trajectory is one of continuous expansion, emerging at the crossroads of cutting-edge analytics, data proficiency, technology, and digital marketing excellence. We are seeking a Programmatic Campaign Manager to support our financial service client's in-house media team.

Job Description

Our Fortune 100 Financial Services client is looking for a Programmatic Campaign Manager to support the execution, optimization, and reporting of their programmatic media investments within an in-house programmatic media team. This role requires 2-5 years of progressive experience, demonstrating strong hands-on proficiency in media activation platforms, coupled with analytical skills to support optimization efforts and assist in the analysis of performance and quality metrics. The Manager will focus on day-to-day campaign management, aligning on brand guidelines, while contributing to business outcomes, and supporting the Senior Programmatic Campaign Manager in ensuring operational excellence. 

The Details:

• Full time, 12-15 month engagement with potential to extend
• Hybrid 3 days in Dallas, TX
• Benefits: We offer benefits to our full-time consultants, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and optimize programmatic media campaigns across various platforms, ensuring adherence to strategic objectives.
• Maintain strong hands-on proficiency in leading programmatic buying platforms, including DV360, to implement campaign architecture, bid strategies, and optimization techniques.
• Monitor campaign performance daily, identify trends, and assist in the analysis of programmatic metrics, including basic supply path optimization and media quality indicators.
• Generate regular performance reports and provide initial insights and recommendations.
• Utilize various AdTech/MarTech tools for campaign setup, trafficking, tracking, and reporting and assist in the evaluation of new media solutions and features.
• Support the Senior Programmatic Campaign Manager in day-to-day communication with core programmatic vendors and technology partners, ensuring smooth campaign operations.
• Collaborate effectively with agency partners and internal teams (e.g., creative, analytics) to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment with overall marketing objectives.
• Adhere to established governance frameworks for programmatic media activities. Perform meticulous quality assurance (QA) checks on campaign setups, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with documentation of campaign strategies and execution and support billing reconciliation processes.
• Contribute to the understanding and application of programmatic technology, assisting in research and discussions related to new and emerging technology utilization.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive hands-on experience within programmatic media, focusing on campaign execution and optimization, whether client-side, publisher-side, or agency-side.
• Strong hands-on experience running campaigns in DV360 is required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with leading programmatic activation platforms (DSPs), with a proven track record of contributing to performance improvements through optimization techniques.
• Experience with Amazon and Yahoo DSPs is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of the AdTech and MarTech ecosystems (audience management tools, DSP/SSP, bid management, ad serving, web analytics, identity solutions).
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to strategic insights from programmatic datasets.
• Proactive and eager to learn about the evolving media landscape, particularly concerning privacy-first advertising.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to articulate campaign performance and collaborate effectively with team members and partners.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Additional Information

The starting pay range for this role is $45-50/hr. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, training, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance. BLEND360 offers a competitive benefits program designed to support the health and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Benefits vary by role and eligibility and may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.  

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce.

To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we believe as a Talent Solutions Company, we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history, our growth, and continues to have a profound impact on our success. We are determined to have equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.

This is not the work of the moment, and this requires continued learning and purposeful actions. We are investing resources to understand and improve the sourcing, selection and retention of the talent we hire, and ultimately the workforce we provide our clients. We will communicate our journey in the spirit of transparency and shared learning.

We know that the Confidence Gap and Imposter Syndrome are real – we encourage you to apply so we can get to know you. Connect with us and we will work together to find your next great opportunity.

BLEND360 is an equal opportunity employer.