Director, Programmatic

Location: New York, New York, United States of America

Agency

Omnicom Media

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Performance Media

The Addressable Activation department serve as KINESSO’s hands-on-keyboard platform experts, focusing on all aspects of successful campaign execution and stewardship. The Director is accountable for the performance & pacing of their assigned brand(s) and customizes departmental standards & process to fit client needs. They act as a point of escalation and are the go-to experts both internally and externally for matters of complex setup, optimization, and platform nuances.

Successful applicants must have a deep expertise across a variety of client KPIs and buying platforms. Examples include DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. A history of team management/mentorship and a comfort with internal/external-facing communication are a must!

Responsibilities

Customer/Client Management: Builds relationships with mid to senior level stakeholders at clients; builds capabilities and serves as customer relationship manager

Vendor Relationship Management: Approves vendor selections and scopes; oversees the team meeting with vendors; brings own expertise to vendor selection

Discipline-Specific Tasks: Ensures departmental standards and process are customized to fit the specific needs of assigned clients and are implemented across all campaigns; advises on and/or conducts advanced setup, troubleshooting, and optimization; vets vendor capabilities through RFIs and demos

Platform Reporting: Supervises design of reporting dashboards and develops presentations to ensure results are clearly communicated. Owns accuracy of all reporting

Solutions Innovation: Develops long-term solutions for clients including custom data management solutions and data solutions

Has accountability for the performance and business results of multiple client accounts; guides account decisions, strategies and thought leadership, budget spending and staffing for region

Tactically manages multiple teams of subordinate managers; has responsibility for hiring, performance appraisals, coaching and career development

Establishes and monitors standards, processes, and communications; develops departmental plans, business, and/or organizational priorities

Required Skills and Experience

Proven track-record of successfully seeking out and curating new business relationships and/or solutions; developing solutions using new or existing processes

Experience building team, providing mentorship and navigating how to manage up/down/ laterally (e.g., ability to navigate and be effective with multiple personalities)

Proven ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action

Experience serving as the first point of escalation in client issues Owns full IPG relationships for clients across all lines of business.

Advanced knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms

Intermediate knowledge and skills in data analysis

Confident collaborating with others and creating environment to welcome others’ ideas

Experience with Project / Account Management

• Advanced communication skills; clear and succinct communication
• Desired Skills and Experience
• Advanced ability to anticipate, recognize and clearly define problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions
• Experience with managing existing business relationships, partnerships, and alliances internally and externally
• Applies a solid foundation to varying situations
• Applies advanced knowledge and perceives deviations from the normal pattern

$150,000-$160,000

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