Manager, Display & Programmatic

About Us

At Assembly, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,600 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture.

At Assembly we embody three core values : Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together, we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact.

We stay ahead of what's next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We're a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence

Overview

Assembly is looking for a Manager, Programmatic to bolster our Programmatic Display team.  The Manager is responsible for the growth and flawless delivery of a portfolio of programmatic campaigns . Our Manager , Programmatic will partner with account and media teams to develop strategic programmatic engagements that are centered on business objectives . The Manager will then work to activate biddable media alongside their team, dividing up responsibilities to ensure programs are regularly reviewed, performance analyzed, opportunities identified , and optimizations executed . The right candidate will have a strong grasp of media analytics and be nimble enough to activate insights in a fluid and consistent way, which requires a wealth of knowledge across 1st party and 3rd party data sets, as well as a mathematical mind . We are looking for a self-s tarter, results-driven, details- and numbers-oriented individual who can solve problems creatively . This position reports directly to the Director, Programmatic . This is a full-time position.

Looking for only 5+yrs of experience, Immediate joiner or 30days Notice periods candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Help identify , craft and present opportunities to leverage programmatically purchased media to support client objectives
• Support programmatic sales and growth by serving as programmatic partner to all account and media teams
• Proactively work to identify cross-channel integration opportunities and programmatic campaign improvement
• Act as a participant and leader in regular knowledge share sessions to support organizational education initiatives and nurture innovation, optimization, and integration strategies
• Stay current on platform features and techniques for activating, measuring, and optimizing media programs
• Collaborate with platform, inventory, and data partners to develop, activate, and optimize targeted programs
• Support the development of process standards and train team members on the how and why
• Oversee campaign set-up of programmatic buys in DSPs
• Oversee campaign QA process
• Assist traders to manage program pacing and performance
• Work directly in assigned programmatic campaigns to ensure best in class results
• Troubleshoot issues on all pre-production and live campaigns
• Assess program performance across dimensions including audience, inventory, ad format, creative messaging, optimization strategy, etc. to identify paths for growth
• Support traders in developing skills to identify optimization and growth recommendations
• Support account team in delivering regular performance and optimization updates
• Support account team in delivering program recommendations to evolve and improve over time, including providing insight s into campaign constraints and untapped potential

Required Skills

Benefits

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviors.

Skills Required

Excel