Programmatic Account Manager

Job Description:

Company description Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview We are hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to help shape high-impact digital campaigns for some of our most exciting clients. This role sits at the heart of our programmatic practice, where data, technology and thoughtful execution come together to deliver meaningful results. You'll partner closely with directors, planners and clients, taking ownership of campaign delivery while helping evolve programmatic strategy. If you enjoy combining analytical thinking with strong relationships and practical execution, this is a role where your work will be seen and valued. Responsibilities Owning the day-to-day delivery of programmatic campaigns, ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency throughout. Supporting the Programmatic Director to deliver outstanding work and exceed client expectations. Building clear, commercially sound media plans and communicating recommendations with confidence. Managing campaign activation and performance across leading DSPs, sharing insight-led analysis and learnings. Working collaboratively with planners, finance and wider agency teams to manage budgets, POs and processes. Developing trusted client relationships through proactive communication and reliable delivery. Identifying opportunities to improve strategies, workflows and campaign outcomes across accounts. Qualifications Experience delivering programmatic campaigns across multiple DSPs, with a solid understanding of the ecosystem. Confidence working with ad servers and digital platforms, paired with strong attention to detail. A clear, thoughtful communicator who can explain performance and recommendations in plain language. An organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders effectively. Curiosity about emerging programmatic solutions and how they can add client value. A collaborative mindset, enjoying both independent ownership and teamwork. A commitment to high standards, continuous learning and positive ways of working. Additional information Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups)

Candidate Requirements:

Experience delivering programmatic campaigns across multiple DSPs, with a solid understanding of the ecosystem. Confidence working with ad servers and digital platforms, paired with strong attention to detail. A clear, thoughtful communicator who can explain performance and recommendations in plain language. An organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders effectively. Curiosity about emerging programmatic solutions and how they can add client value. A collaborative mindset, enjoying both independent ownership and teamwork. A commitment to high standards, continuous learning and positive ways of working