FTC- Programmatic/Paid Social Manager
BBBH34908_1776413065
Posted: 17/04/2026
- Negotiable
- Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
- Contract
Digital Media Manager- Programmatic and Paid Social
About the job
Programmatic / Social Campaign Manager, 9 month FTC (strong potential to go permanent)
📍 Location: Heidelberg, Germany, 1 day per week in office
🕒 Start: ASAP
Introduction
We are working with a global FMCG leader that is looking to bring in a Programmatic / Social
Campaign Manager to support across a dynamic portfolio of digital campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong hands-on experience across programmatic and paid social who can confidently own campaign delivery from planning through to optimisation and reporting.
The Role
You will be responsible for developing and executing high-performing digital campaigns across programmatic, social, and search channels.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, combining strategic thinking with strong in-platform execution to drive brand awareness, engagement, and performance.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading end-to-end digital campaign management across programmatic, social, search, and e-retailer platforms
* Developing media strategies and recommendations aligned to business objectives and audience insights
* Planning, executing, and optimising campaigns to achieve key performance metrics
* Monitoring campaign performance, analysing data, and providing actionable insights for continuous improvement
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver best-in-class campaigns
* Presenting performance results and leading campaign review sessions with stakeholders
* Staying up to date with industry trends, platform developments, and testing opportunities
* Sharing learnings, case studies, and best practices across wider teams
* Supporting and guiding junior team members, ensuring high-quality output
You - Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in digital media, with a strong focus on programmatic and/or paid social (minimum 5 years in-platform experience)
* Hands-on experience with platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, or similar
* Strong understanding of ad tech and measurement platforms (e.g. CM360, GA4, DoubleVerify)
* Experience managing multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Experience mentoring or managing junior team members is a necessity
Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.