Associate Director, Programmatic

5+ years of progressive experience in programmatic media, including 2+ years in leadership roles.

mentoring, teaching, training, and onboarding direct reports strongly preferred.

with standardizing processes across teams Proven ability to design and execute strategic media plans aligned with client KPIs and business goals. Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. Hands-on experience with DSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP) and familiarity with DMPs. Strong understanding of privacy & identity trends (Privacy Sandbox, clean rooms, consented measurement). IAB Tech Lab Experience with measurement tools (CM360, GA4), reporting platforms (Looker/Tableau) Strong understanding of programmatic metrics, optimization strategies, and attribution Modeling frameworks. Familiarity with ad verification tools (IAS, DoubleVerify) and brand safety protocols. Excellent client & partner communication — able to present performance, explain technical choices and recommend strategy. Cross-team collaboration: Ability to navigate/troubleshoot issues and communicate effectively across disciplines – communication within the client portfolio (i.e. working with Strategy, Solution Architects, Billing teams) Strong troubleshooting, QA discipline, and project management skills. Strong client-facing experience and ability to manage issues effectively. Resourceful, curious, and motivated with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred. Familiarity with digital workflow tools inclusive of leveraging traffic sheets, creative rotations, Prisma, billing, etc. Additional information Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/Annually.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.

Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met.

Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met.

For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/4/2026.