Programmatic Director

Join PMX as a Programmatic Director

At Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) the central investment practice for Publicis Media we bring together scale technology marketplace innovation and deep partnerships to deliver smarter media investment for our clients.

Were growing our programmatic capability in New Zealand and looking for an experienced Programmatic Director to take a leading role in the next phase of that growth. This is an opportunity to sit at the centre of Publicis performance ecosystem leading programmatic video trading across the Groupe and helping bring innovative new solutions to market.

The role what youll do

As Programmatic Director youll be the senior programmatic specialist within PMX taking ownership of the strategy trading optimisation and delivery of programmatic campaigns across video CTV display and audio.

This is a hands-on trading role. Youll be comfortable working directly in DV360 and owning campaign execution and optimisation while bringing the seniority to lead strategic recommendations oversee significant media investment and confidently engage with key stakeholders.

Youll also play a key role in building and scaling our video capability working closely with agency teams platform and publisher partners to evolve our offering and deliver better outcomes for clients.

About you what were looking for

Youll be an experienced programmatic specialist who combines deep trading expertise with strong strategic analytical and leadership skills. Youll bring:

• 5 years experience in the digital ecosystem with strong programmatic expertise
• Deep hands-on experience with DV360
• Proven experience planning trading and optimising programmatic campaigns against brand and performance KPIs
• Strong programmatic trading and video expertise with advanced video and CTV experience highly regarded
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to turn performance data into clear insights and recommendations
• Confidence leading strategic recommendations and engaging with senior stakeholders
• The ability to manage and support a high-performing programmatic team
• A collaborative solutions-focused approach and the ability to operate autonomously

Why Youll Love Working with Us

• Shape the future of video:Play a leading role in shaping and growing our video capability.
• Innovation:Work closely with leading platforms and publishers and explore new ways to deliver better outcomes for clients.
• Scale and impact:Work across major brands and high-profile campaigns as part of Publicis wider performance ecosystem.
• Career Growth:We offer clear paths for advancement and the chance to work on high-profile projects that make a real impact.
• Flexibility:Enjoy a work environment that values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements.

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre a senior programmatic specialist who still loves being close to the platforms and trading but is ready to take on greater strategic ownership wed love to hear from you. Join us at PMX and be part of a team thats redefining media investment.

Additional information

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network one of the worlds most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• A creative fun and rewarding office environment backed up by ourPublicis Libertéflexibility approach working your way with us!
• Access to our Global AI PlatformMarcel connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through ourViva! Women Égalité enABLE and Embrace(reconciliation action plan) programs
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open supportive and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge -Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment Menopause Flexible Public Holidays Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors psychologists and professionals throughSonder- an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological medical & safety needs

If you dont tick every box in this ad please dont rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion collaboration adaptability fearlessness and integrity rather than ticking boxes so if this role resonates with you please apply.

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