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Group Director, Programmatic & Media (Remote)

The Group Director of Programmatic & Media leads the Programmatic media team (P&M). The P&M team develops and executes media plans spanning both programmatic and direct media partnerships. As department lead, you will own staffing allocation, internal processes related to finance and revenue documentation, coordination across internal teams (AdOps, Analytics, Tech), and will drive the strategic vision for growth and innovation for the unit.

You will work with team leads to provide continuous training and education on positioning of programmatic buys, changes to the ecosystem, and best practices for clients. You will join new business and sales opportunities as well as review content for quarterly business reviews to ensure alignment with best practices and best-in-class programmatic strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall Programmatic & Direct media strategy to drive client business outcomes, leading to client retention, cross-sell revenue growth, and securing net new business opportunities.
• Act as a sponsor and point of escalation for key accounts running programmatic media.
• Implement internal processes to improve workflow and efficiency across the P&M team and other internal groups.
• Manage team bandwidth, resource planning, and account allocations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on executing programmatic and direct media campaigns across different platforms and publishers.
• Participate in thought leadership and act as a Subject Matter Expert for internal and external opportunities (e.g., speaking engagements).
• Drive the overall vision for the team and support shifts in go-to-market strategy as the industry evolves.

About You

The essentials:

• 10+ years of experience in media planning and programmatic display, native, video, CTV, and audio
• 5+ years of direct people management experience, managing a team of at least 10 people
• Experience with at least two of the following: DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, StackAdapt and opinions on when to use one over the other
• Experience presenting programmatic and/or direct media performance and strategy in a client-facing situation to senior leadership
• Very high attention to detail and ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable information
• A general understanding of Search and Social digital media tactics and how they interact with programmatic media
• Solid grasp of the leading DSPs in the market and a clear recommendation for when to implement PMP and PG in media plans
• Understanding of analytic platforms such as Google Analytics and advanced measurement such as MTA and MMM

Not a Must, But a Plus

• Hands on experience in Google Tag Manager & DoubleClick Campaign Manager
• Experience leading cross channel performance marketing efforts, or specifically leading accounts running Search & Social alongside Programmatic & Media
• Familiarity with advanced measurement tools such as Measured, LiftLab, Haus

Benefits / What We Offer

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth

Salary Range: $160,000$185,000 USD per year. Base pay range: $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr.

Compliance: Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. Protect your personal information during recruitment. Applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

Return to Office: This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of an office location, you may be required to work from the office a set number of days per week according to the companys RTO policy, which is subject to change.

About Monks: Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. It combines a broad range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands interact with the world.