Programmatic Account Manager

Company description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Overview We’re hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to join the One Mars team in London, working with one of the world’s most recognised advertisers across iconic Petcare, Snacking and Food & Nutrition brands. You’ll take ownership of programmatic campaigns from strategy through to optimisation, bringing together data, technology and media to create work that delivers meaningful results. Alongside hands-on campaign leadership, you’ll build trusted client relationships and support the development of programmatic specialists around you. It’s an opportunity to help shape how a major global client approaches digital media within Publicis Groupe’s connected, collaborative model. Responsibilities What you'll be doing: Own programmatic campaigns end to end, from strategic planning and budgeting through setup, optimisation and post-campaign analysis. Turn campaign performance and data into clear, actionable recommendations that improve results against client KPIs. Build strong day-to-day relationships with clients and internal teams, creating clarity around campaign goals, priorities and delivery. Help develop programmatic strategies, identifying opportunities to test new approaches, improve efficiency and strengthen performance. Oversee campaign setup and delivery, making sure assets, tags, tracking and other requirements are accurate and ready on time. Support and develop Programmatic Executives through practical guidance, mentoring and opportunities to build their skills. Partner with the Programmatic Account Director on quarterly reporting, forecasting, budget management and financial processes. Qualifications Skills we're looking for: Experience activating digital media campaigns across Programmatic, Paid Search and/or Paid Social, with an understanding of planning, strategy and execution. Hands-on experience with DV360, The Trade Desk (TTD) and/or other demand-side platforms. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate campaign data into useful insights and practical recommendations. A collaborative approach to working with clients, specialists and colleagues across different disciplines. Experience managing media budgets and creating clear, straightforward financial processes. Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex information accessible to different audiences. Curiosity about digital media and a willingness to explore new ideas, technologies and approaches that can improve client outcomes. Additional information Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 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What you'll be doing: Own programmatic campaigns end to end, from strategic planning and budgeting through setup, optimisation and post-campaign analysis. Turn campaign performance and data into clear, actionable recommendations that improve results against client KPIs. Build strong day-to-day relationships with clients and internal teams, creating clarity around campaign goals, priorities and delivery. Help develop programmatic strategies, identifying opportunities to test new approaches, improve efficiency and strengthen performance. Oversee campaign setup and delivery, making sure assets, tags, tracking and other requirements are accurate and ready on time. Support and develop Programmatic Executives through practical guidance, mentoring and opportunities to build their skills. Partner with the Programmatic Account Director on quarterly reporting, forecasting, budget management and financial processes.
Skills we're looking for: Experience activating digital media campaigns across Programmatic, Paid Search and/or Paid Social, with an understanding of planning, strategy and execution. Hands-on experience with DV360, The Trade Desk (TTD) and/or other demand-side platforms. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate campaign data into useful insights and practical recommendations. A collaborative approach to working with clients, specialists and colleagues across different disciplines. Experience managing media budgets and creating clear, straightforward financial processes. Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex information accessible to different audiences. Curiosity about digital media and a willingness to explore new ideas, technologies and approaches that can improve client outcomes.