Senior Manager, Programmatic

About PerformX

PerformX is Stagwell’s value-based programmatic solution, engineered to deliver measurable outcomes through advanced optimisation, modern supply strategy, and proprietary activation frameworks. We support global brands in delivering high-performing programmatic campaigns with a focus on precision, efficiency, and technical excellence.

The Role

We’re looking for a Sr. Manager, Programmatic to own hands‑on trading and optimisation across programmatic campaigns, with accountability for both performance outcomes and commercial revenue. This is a role for a commercially minded trader who enjoys solving problems, testing new approaches, and operating beyond standard media delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Own end‑to‑end activation, optimization, and performance of programmatic campaigns across a selective DSP stack
• Translate client business objectives into clear trading, optimization, and cross‑channel strategies
• Independently set up and manage campaigns, troubleshooting delivery and performance issues across pre‑launch and live activity
• Continuously assess performance across audience, supply, format, creative, and optimization levers to identify growth opportunities
• Partner with platforms, inventory providers, and data partners to design, activate, and optimize targeted programs
• Deliver clear performance insights, optimization updates, and strategic recommendations in collaboration with account teams
• Balance campaign performance with commercial considerations, including revenue targets, cost structures, and delivery efficiency
• Contribute to testing new platforms and features, while sharing learnings and helping shape trading standards and best practices

What We’re Looking For

• 5-7 years’ hands‑on experience trading programmatic media in enterprise DSPs (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose performance drivers and constraints.
• Experience across multiple formats including Display, Video, CTV, Audio, Native, and PMPs.
• High proficiency in Excel for pacing, analysis, and optimisation.
• Solid understanding of ad servers (CM360, Innovid) and their integration with DSP workflows.
• Commercial awareness, with experience balancing performance delivery and margin considerations.
• Comfortable working in fast‑moving, test‑and‑learn environments.
• Proficiency with Prisma, including IO setup, billing alignment, reconciliation workflows, and troubleshooting integration issues between systems.

Nice to have

• Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO) experience.
• Platform certifications (DV360, CM360, The Trade Desk).

Why Join PerformX?

• Outcomes‑led, performance‑accountable trading model.
• Exposure to advanced optimisation, product testing, and specialist supply.
• Opportunity to influence how programmatic is delivered—not just execute it.
• Collaborative, highly analytical team with strong leadership support.