Senior Programmatic Manager | Display, CTV & AdTech (all genders) | Global Remote

We are an independent German digital marketing and AdTech company with a globally distributed, remote-first team. We combine international media expertise with proprietary technology, advanced data capabilities, and direct collaboration with software developers. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Programmatic Manager to take ownership of sophisticated international Display, CTV, and Programmatic campaigns and help shape the next generation of our offering. As you will work closely with clients and colleagues across Germany and international markets, full professional fluency in both German and English i s essential for this role. As AI agents, MCP-enabled integrations, automation, and new buying technologies transform the industry, we want to operate at the frontier and turn meaningful innovation into measurable client value. This is not a conventional campaign-management role. You will influence client strategy, media architecture, our technology roadmap, and the standards of our Programmatic practice. In many countries, we can offer compliant local employment through established employment partners. Tasks Your role You will take f ull ownership of complex international Programmatic, Display and CTV accounts across strategy, activation, media buying, optimisation, measurement and technology. Your responsibility goes far beyond campaign management. You will improve performance, raise the quality and scalability of our setups, and identify where data, automation, AI and proprietary technology can create a genuine competitive advantage. You will work directly with clients, media specialists and software developers to translate commercial objectives into scalable media and technology solutions. Your expertise will also influence our technology roadmap and the future development of our Programmatic practice. What you will do Take end-to-end ownership of international Programmatic, Display and CTV campaigns across strategy, setup, activation, optimisation and measurement. Ensure outstanding setup quality and sustainable performance across multiple markets, working hands-on with platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk and Adform, as well as Campaign Manager 360 and Flashtalking. Translate commercial objectives and client requirements into robust media, audience, tracking, measurement and data solutions. Develop integrated media plans across Programmatic, YouTube, Social and CTV, including reach, budget, KPI, CPM and performance forecasts. Lead inventory selection, publisher negotiations and the setup and management of private marketplace and Programmatic Guaranteed deals. Work directly with our developers on APIs, data sources, automation, reporting and scalable optimisation solutions while identifying emerging opportunities across AI, MCP and AdTech. Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and strengthen the wider team through mentoring, knowledge sharing and consistently high quality standards. How your impact will be measured Stronger and more sustainable campaign performance More reliable, scalable and technically advanced setups Clear strategic guidance for senior client stakeholders Better use of data, automation, AI and proprietary technology A demonstrable increase in the expertise and capabilities of our Programmatic practice Requirements What you bring At least three to five years of experience in Programmatic or RTB A very strong understanding of programmatic platforms, targeting, bidding and measurement logic Experience managing complex or international campaigns Confidence working with DV360, The Trade Desk, Adform or comparable platforms A strong technical understanding of tracking, data flows, APIs, BigQuery, log-level data or server-side setups The ability to combine operational media excellence with technical thinking A structured, independent and proactive way of working in a remote environment Full professional fluency in both German and English How we will measure your impact Within your first months, we expect to see that you: improve the quality, stability and performance of complex Programmatic setups identify technical improvement opportunities and translate them into actionable solutions build client confidence through strategic clarity, technical depth and measurable business impact and make the wider team demonstrably stronger through your expertise Benefits Why us? Build, don’t just manage Shape strategies, products and technology beyond standard platform setups. AI-first and technology-driven Work at the intersection of media, data, proprietary technology and AI. Independent, fast and ambitious Turn strong ideas quickly into scalable solutions and measurable client impact. Global team, real ownership Work remotely with international clients, developers and specialists while taking responsibility for complex challenges and significant media budgets. Local employment, global opportunity In many countries, we can offer compliant local employment through established partners. Ready to apply? Skip the cover letter. Send us your CV and a short two to three-minute video introducing yourself in both German and English . Please focus on three things: Your most relevant experience and the impact you have created Why this role interest you What you want to achieve in your next position Speaking in both languages is essential, as the video helps us understand your communication skills and proficiency in German and English. Before applying, please watch this short video: You can record your video using Loom, your phone or any other tool. We are not looking for polished production. We want a focused and authentic introduction. The video is a mandatory part of the application. Applications without a video cannot be considered.