Programmatic Manager

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.

Join us as Programmatic Manager and steer the campaigns that stand out, shake things up, and deliver big.

You’ll guide a talented team, strengthen key relationships, and keep our programmatic engine running at full speed. Whether you’re negotiating deals or elevating our DSP presence, you’ll bring energy, clarity, and a spark that clients remember.

Core responsibilities include:

• Ensure that Dentsu Programmatic delivers both strategic consulting alongside brilliant Programmatic Media execution for our clients -Delivery, Measurement, Optimisation & Insight
• Lead client management and agency relationships to ensure that communications are consistent and objectives are understood
• Team leadership & delivery excellence: Guide the team through client requests, strategic planning, and campaign brief responses. You’ll champion high standards, cross‑team collaboration, and seamless delivery across client catchups and QBRs.
• Be at the forefront of Programmatic Media Strategy by having an unrivalled knowledge of the capability and relevant and consistent experience across the different experience touch points.
• Work with key publishers and partners to drive training, innovation and growth for our clients
• Delivering campaign performance and strategy that drives financial growth for our clients and understanding in programmatic

A bit about you:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in programmatic advertising, with a track record of managing teams and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in DV360 and The Trade Desk.
• Proven ability to negotiate deals and manage relationships across publishers, partners, and DSPs.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate performance data into clear, actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients, leading education sessions, and contributing to strategic discussions.

What’s in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Salary range for this role is $90k - $100k per annum inclusive of Superannuation, and dependent on experience.

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Location:

Sydney

Brand:

Global Functions

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent