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PHD UK - Programmatic Associate Director

1/28/2026

The Programmatic Associate Director will oversee the strategy, planning, and execution of programmatic display and video campaigns while managing a team of specialists. The role involves collaborating with the Media Experience team and liaising with media partners to stay updated on industry developments.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
OMG UK delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, MG OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences. We are enormously proud of our Agency and Network of the Year accolades, including most recently, PHD named Adweek’s Global Media Agency of the Year, MG OMD named Thinkbox TV Planning Agency of the Year, and OMG Unite named Media Agency of the Year at the Leadership and Diversity Awards. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, diverse voices and minority communities are valued, heard and well represented, and where everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness.
About the Role
<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Due to exciting new client wins for PHD we're looking to expand the Media Activation team here in PHD Manchester and are looking for a Programmatic+ Associate Director. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and driven display specialist with experience across programmatic platforms such a DV360, TTD and Amazon DSP. You'll play a central role in the strategy, planning &amp; execution of programmatic display &amp; video campaigns, reporting directly into the Programmatic+ Director and overseeing a team of specialists across your client patch. Part of your remit will include collaborating with the rest of the Media Experience (activation) team and liaising with our media partners to keep up to date with the latest developments in your field. You will be working across a mix of Brand and Performance focused clients, with FMCG and retail being the key verticals. The role will give you the opportunity to be client facing, showcasing your Programmatic expertise as the specialist here for clients and shouting both internally and externally with awards submissions about the great work your team is delivering.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The person we're looking for will:</p> <ul> <li>Have a passion for all things direct &amp; programmatic display</li> <li>Have experience setting up and running activity across DSPs (ideally DV360 and theTradeDesk but other options would be accepted)</li> <li>Have a clear understanding of the digital landscape and knowledge of key technologies, platforms and providers that we use, with an enthusiam to backfill any skill gaps in areas with less experience</li> <li>Have a proven track record of campaign management, optimisation and reporting on paid media&nbsp;</li> <li>Have solid capabilities within PowerPoint and Excel&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to understand client's business needs and translate that into programmatic plans</li> <li>Demonstrate diligence in administrative and financial processes related to display &amp; programmatic media</li> <li>Have experience confidently presenting to clients on conference calls and in meetings</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Agency:</strong></p> <p>PHD is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity.</p> <p>Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly.</p> <p>Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors.</p> <p>Over the many years that have followed, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership. And we continue to ensure that our capability and approach evolve in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology.</p> <p><a href="http://www.phdmedia.com/london">www.phdmedia.com/london</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.phdmedia.com/manchester">www.phdmedia.com/manchester</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong></p> <p>At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people&nbsp;while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. &nbsp;Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.</p> <p>We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Be Your Best</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at <a href="mailto:beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com">beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com</a>&nbsp;to let us know how we can support you.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion at OMG</strong></p> <p>At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.</p> <p>We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on<em> </em><a href="https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/">https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/.&nbsp;</a></p></div>
Key Skills
Programmatic DisplayDV360TheTradeDeskAmazon DSPCampaign ManagementOptimizationReportingPowerPointExcelClient PresentationDigital LandscapeMedia ActivationFMCGRetailTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning
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MarketingCreative & MediaData & Analytics
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