Associate Programmatic Manager Toronto, Ontario – GroupM – Toronto, ON

Company: GroupM

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:02:34 GMT

Job description: DescriptionPosition at GroupM NexusAssociate Programmatic ManagerPosition OverviewThe Associate Programmatic Manager will be responsible in supporting the day-to-day campaign activity for all clients within their assigned agency teams. You will work within multiple interfaces including Salesforce and Radia to manage campaigns. You are a strong team player where you will support the Trading Strategy team with plan adjustments, campaign set up and optimizations. You are able to work across multiple DSPs and understand their nuances and capabilities. You are a curious and active learner with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the work that you produce for the teams.Duties

  • Supports the Programmatic Managers on all campaigns related to the management of programmatic campaigns including:
  • Accurately inputs and maintains campaign data in internal systems using tools such as Salesforce and Radia and Datorama
  • Proactive internal communication between different business units including Programmatic Managers Ad Ops and Analysts.
  • Supports Programmatic Managers team with campaign set up, pacing and optimization
  • Mentors other Programmatic Coordinators
  • Supports with creating process documentation for Programmatic Coordinators
  • Inspires and motivates team, fostering collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Programmatic Managers teams with timely campaign launches, communicating clearly with all teams.
  • Input and setup approved campaigns into the internal platform and sync to systems like Salesforce.
  • Liaise with vendors and agencies in preparation for campaign launches.
  • Auditing and reviewing digital creative tags, ensuring they are accurate for the launch of the campaign, providing clear guidance to Ad Ops team including details on verification requirements
  • Assists with campaign reporting inputs for post campaign reports and QBRs
  • Assists with campaign set ups across all DSP’s (DV360, Xandr, Amazon, TTD)
  • Assists with campaign pacing, shifts and optimization
  • Assists with plan updates and adjustments
  • Checks and ensures that live campaigns are delivering after launch.
  • Ensuring monthly campaign actualizations are completed at the expected date.
  • Updates pacing and performance in campaign tracker for internal team
  • Identifies areas of opportunity within internal process

Required Skills

  • Post-secondary education, preferably in a Media, Marketing or Advertising related program
  • 1+ years experience in Programmatic Coordinator role
  • 100% Certified on relevant DSP’s (DV360, Xandr, Amazon, TTD and/or Verizon)
  • Understanding of KPIs and media metrics
  • Good understanding of the Programmatic Space
  • Well-organized and strong attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills – ability to problem solve
  • High energy and teamwork mentality are a must
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.

GroupM Nexus is hiring an Associate Programmatic Manager who will support the day-to-day campaign activity for clients in assigned agency teams. This role involves working with various interfaces, managing campaigns, supporting the Trading Strategy team, and working across multiple DSPs. Responsibilities include inputting campaign data, communicating with internal teams, supporting campaign set up and optimization, mentoring other team members, and creating process documentation. Required skills include a relevant education, 1+ years of experience in a similar role, certification on relevant DSPs, understanding of KPIs and media metrics, organization, attention to detail, time management, proficiency in Microsoft tools, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, high energy, teamwork mentality, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. GroupM values diversity and inclusivity and encourages individuals from various backgrounds to apply for this position.

Associate Director, Programmatic Toronto, Ontario – GroupM – Toronto, ON

Company: GroupM

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:01:02 GMT

Job description: DescriptionPosition at GroupM NexusAssociate Director, ProgrammaticAs Programmatic has evolved, it has moved from being considered one of those specialty services towards a fundamental aspect of our digital activation strategy. While our programmatic teams are a part of a broader programmatic community dedicated to shaping best practices, our individual trading teams work directly with their agency counterparts to create and execute campaigns that support our clients overall marketing objectives.About the Role:You will be responsible for overseeing the overall health and success of their respective account or accounts. Within this role you’ll be responsible for the ownership of your clients’ programmatic media strategy and oversee its implementation and day-to-day execution. The primary responsibilities of the role include the management of the programmatic team and engaging with respective digital agency counterparts, clients, and external partners. You will also be expected to be the team’s strongest programmatic trader and should be a source of expertise and point of escalation for all aspects of the execution of a programmatic campaign including implementation, optimization and inventory, and audience strategy. Typically, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day workload, training and career development of between 3-8 reports.Your Impact:

  • Collaborate with planning teams to develop a programmatic strategy that ensures the clients marketing objectives are met with appropriate programmatic tactics
  • Oversee the management of campaigns to ensure they consistently meet or exceed client KPIs and lending support to day-to-day trading as needed
  • Act as the team’s central point of trading expertise and escalation to address problems as they arise for the account
  • Create and enforce workflow processes to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time
  • Hold members of the team accountable to flawless execution of campaign implementation and develop the QA processes that allow them to do so
  • Own and improve the working relationships with members of the broader digital account teams including planning, investment, operations, and analytics
  • Develop relationships with platform, inventory, and data providers to maximize their value specific to account needs
  • Keep key stakeholders including clients and account teams updated on campaign and account level performance via regular and ad-hoc reporting and status meetings
  • Conduct regular and ad hoc analysis to identify opportunities to improve performance within and across campaigns
  • Ongoing training and support of the career growth of direct reports
  • Keep Senior Leadership informed of the overall status of the trading team to ensure any challenges are appropriately resolved and/or escalated
  • Develop best practices that improve the quality or efficiency of work within an account or broader agency programmatic team
  • Develop POVs, Presentations or other shareable collateral that improves the overall level of programmatic education across programmatic and digital teams
  • Support the Programmatic Agency lead as needed for larger presentations, projects, or pitches

Your Qualifications:

  • 5+ Years of relevant career experience, with 3+ years’ experience trading programmatic campaigns at an agency, brand, DSP or Ad Network strongly preferred.
  • Fluent in French and English.
  • DV360 and Prisma experience strongly preferred.
  • Other Programmatic functions, Paid Search, Paid Social, Ad Operations, Digital Analytics or Digital Planning or client-side roles supporting a direct response or ecommerce brand may also be considered for high qualified candidates.
  • Past management experience is required
  • Familiarity with key programmatic and digital platforms
  • Understanding and familiarity of key industry concepts and trends
  • Advanced Excel User (Pivot Tables, Joining Data Sets, Complex Formulas, etc.)
  • Experience with other database, visualization tools or coding languages is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset
  • Strong presentation skills and comfort presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Natural curiosity and desire to continuously learn

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.

The position at GroupM Nexus is for an Associate Director, Programmatic, responsible for managing the overall health and success of client accounts and overseeing programmatic media strategy implementation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with planning teams, ensuring campaigns meet client KPIs, managing the programmatic team, developing relationships with partners, and providing expertise on programmatic trading. Qualifications include 5+ years of relevant experience, fluency in French and English, past management experience, familiarity with programmatic platforms, and strong analytical and organizational skills. The company values diversity and inclusivity in building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and skills.

GroupM – Associate, Buy Enablement Operations Toronto, Ontario – Toronto, ON

Company: GroupM

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:05:41 GMT

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The role involves summarizing content for client brands and campaigns under the guidance of a Media Operations Supervisor or Manager. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The requirements include a College Diploma in a relevant field such as Marketing, Financial, or Project Management.

GroupM – Associate, Media Buy Enablement of Operations Toronto, Ontario – Toronto, ON

Company: GroupM

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:28:32 GMT

Job description: for assigned client brands and campaigns, under the direction of a Media Operations Supervisor or Manager. You are a key team…. Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements: College Diploma in a Marketing, Financial, or Project Management field, or equivalent…

This role involves managing client brands and campaigns under the direction of a supervisor or manager. The responsibilities include overseeing media operations and other tasks assigned by the supervisor. The requirements for this role include a college diploma in a relevant field or equivalent experience.