Director, Programmatic

DEPT®

Director of Programmatic leading strategy for major clients at DEPT®. Collaborating across teams to deliver innovative media solutions and drive performance.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,700 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

programmatic media experienceDSPsGoogle DV360The Trade DeskAmazon DSPGoogle AdsGoogle CM360Integral Ad ScienceDoubleVerifyad networks

Soft Skills

agile problem solvingexceptional storytellingcommunication skillsleading and mentoringstrategic feedbacktactical feedbackstrengths-based managementcoach mentorshipself-starter attitudeability to work independently

Industry Keywords

client performanceclient relationshipsclient expectationspositive client sentimentinnovationefficiencydata interpretationmatrixed team environmentengagementwork environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving programmatic strategy and improved client performance by thinking beyond the brief, embrace innovation, plan future-proof, and push past the status quo
Embedding yourself and key programmatic team members deeply within our client’s engagement (internally and externally) to consistently deliver client first recommendations and ways of working efficiencies
Cultivating and maintaining successful, long term client relationships
Agile problem solving, exceptional storytelling, and communication skills both interpersonally and intrapersonally
Leading and mentoring team members, with the ability to provide both strategic and tactical feedback with ease and empathy
Promoting our core values and driving a positive work environment/culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-11 years of programmatic media experience
Fluent in a variety of DSPs (Google DV360, The Trade Desk, and Amazon DSP), ad networks (Google Ads), and ad servers (Google CM360)
Experience operating as one of the senior owners of an enterprise, fast paced client relationship with success managing client expectations, building trust, and keeping a high score for positive client sentiment
Strengths-based management and coach mentorship style, with the ability to flex to influence change, efficiency, and innovation across teams
Exposure with Google CM360, Integral Ad Science (IAS) and DoubleVerify, including working closely with internal or external Ad Operations teams
Strong problem solving skills with a strategic, creative and entrepreneurial mindset
Uncanny ability to interpret complex data sets into a memorable story
A self-starter attitude and proven ability to work independently and in a matrixed team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401K plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave