Associate Director, Programmatic

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Guide and support Managers and Associates across teams based in the U.S., nearshore, and offshore locations.

• Collaborate with Strategy/Performance and Ad Ops teams to convert strategic plans into actionable execution.

• Oversee the entire campaign deployment lifecycle, encompassing campaign construction, trafficking, quality assurance, launch, optimization execution, and post-launch verification.

• Direct the development of campaign architecture and account structure.

• Act as a senior escalation resource for deployment challenges, launch risks, tracking inconsistencies, platform troubleshooting, and operational hurdles.

• Discover, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions for campaign deployment, quality assurance, project management, documentation, and optimization processes.

• Manage internal project oversight for programmatic deployment initiatives.

• Create deployment roadmaps, launch timelines, implementation checklists, and operational documentation.

• Work in conjunction with Ad Operations, Data Science & Analytics, Integrated Media Strategy & Planning, Project Management, and other media craft teams.

• Develop and enhance process improvements, automation, and AI-powered workflows.

• Advocate for DEPT®'s values, fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in programmatic media within an agency setting, including support for large, intricate, enterprise-level clients.

• Advanced skills in The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, and Google Ads.

• Extensive knowledge of Google Ads and YouTube.

• Profound understanding of campaign architecture, account structure development, media deployment, quality assurance, trafficking, launch management, and optimization execution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.

• Significant experience managing complex deployment workflows involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and workstreams.

• Strong grasp of project management principles, operational planning, launch governance, and process development in enterprise media settings.

• Expertise in campaign troubleshooting, measurement validation, tracking verification, and quality assurance across complex programmatic campaigns.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Collaborative, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approach that aligns with DEPT®'s values and culture.

• Experience with Trello or other Project Management tools.

• E-Verify participation requires authorization to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid Company Holidays.

• Parental Leave.

• An inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

• Engage in purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified organization.