Group Programmatic Manager – Network Agency – Germany – 55-75k
The Company
A leading integrated media and marketing agency operating at the intersection of brand-building and performance marketing. Part of a global communications network, the agency combines data, technology, media, and creativity to deliver measurable business outcomes for a portfolio of well-known national and international brands.
With a strong focus on innovation, advanced programmatic solutions, and audience-first planning, the business continues to invest in cutting-edge technology and strategic talent to drive growth for both clients and employees.
The agency offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where individuals are empowered to shape client success while benefiting from the resources, expertise, and global scale of a major international network.
The Role
They are looking for an experienced Group Manager Programmatic Consulting to lead the development of advanced programmatic strategies across a diverse portfolio of clients.
As a senior strategic consultant, you will partner closely with clients, internal specialists, and cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative programmatic solutions that support broader business and marketing objectives.
This role combines strategic planning, client leadership, programmatic expertise, stakeholder management, and commercial consultancy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex media opportunities into impactful business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing innovative programmatic media strategies aligned with client objectives and growth ambitions
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on programmatic activation, audience strategy, technology, and media innovation
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships across multiple stakeholder groups
- Leading strategic discussions, workshops, presentations, and client-facing consultations
- Translating complex programmatic solutions into clear, commercially relevant recommendations
- Collaborating closely with specialist teams across digital media, data, analytics, technology, and video
- Working alongside wider business units to create integrated media solutions for clients
- Supporting new business pitches and contributing to agency growth initiatives
- Driving innovation through the adoption of new technologies, platforms, and programmatic capabilities
- Ensuring best-practice implementation across multiple markets and campaigns
- Analysing performance data and market trends to identify optimisation opportunities
- Providing strategic guidance on audience targeting, measurement frameworks, and media effectiveness
- Supporting the ongoing evolution of programmatic products, services, and agency capabilities
- Acting as an internal subject matter expert for programmatic media and digital transformation initiatives
You
- Strong experience within programmatic media, digital strategy, or media consulting roles
- Deep understanding of programmatic ecosystems, DSPs, audience targeting, measurement, and ad technology
- Knowledge of broader digital channels including video, display, and omnichannel media planning
- Experience developing strategic programmatic solutions for complex client requirements
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both clients and internal teams
- Comfortable presenting recommendations and strategic roadmaps to senior decision-makers
- Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
- Commercially minded with a strong understanding of marketing effectiveness and client objectives
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate projects across multiple markets and stakeholders
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency with common DSP platforms and Microsoft Office tools
- Fluent German language skills (C1 level) and strong English language skills (B2 level) both written and spoken
- Passion for digital innovation, media technology, and the evolving programmatic landscape
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