We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.
Who You Will Be Working With
At PMG, our Programmatic team is a group of innovative strategists and media experts dedicated to helping some of the world’s most iconic brands achieve success. We thrive on collaboration and creativity, working closely with media strategy, creative, and technology teams to craft integrated, full-funnel marketing solutions that deliver exceptional results.
Our culture encourages curiosity, growth, and teamwork. As a Programmatic Director, you’ll be a key leader in shaping strategies, building strong client relationships, and mentoring talented team members. You’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact, both for our clients and within PMG’s forward-thinking, supportive environment.
What You Will Do
- Lead the strategic direction for clients’ programmatic campaigns, ensuring they align with PMG’s broader service offerings to maximize results and client satisfaction.
- Partner with senior client stakeholders, engaging in high-level strategy conversations to ensure programmatic media supports their business objectives.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to implement optimizations and drive measurable results.
- Identify and present growth opportunities within your portfolio, working with clients and your team to turn these ideas into actionable strategies.
- Foster strong relationships with platform partners, keeping PMG at the forefront of new opportunities, beta programs, and cutting-edge innovations.
- Design and implement processes to improve efficiency, including developing campaign playbooks, QA protocols, and staffing guidelines that support strategic objectives.
- Develop and manage team structures, delegating responsibilities, providing coaching and feedback, and celebrating successes to nurture a high-performing team.
- Drive innovation and thought leadership, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and platform partners while ensuring programmatic strategies remain aligned with enterprise goals.
What You Will Bring
- 10+ years of experience in digital media and programmatic advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of management experience, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and fostering career development.
- Advanced expertise in Programmatic Advertising, Marketing Planning & Analysis, and Marketing Metrics to guide impactful and results-driven strategies.
- Strong proficiency in Analytics and Database Marketing to inform decision-making and drive successful campaigns.
- Expertise in Ad Exchanges, Ad Servers, and Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) to manage and optimize programmatic initiatives effectively.
- Channel expertise across CTV, OLV, Display, Audio, Native, DOOH, and App to design comprehensive, full-funnel media strategies.
- Advanced proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SQL to analyze data, deliver actionable insights, and produce clear performance reports.
- Familiarity with Measurement Systems to evaluate campaign success and implement data-driven optimizations.
- Proven ability to mentor and lead teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment that fosters growth and innovation.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage with senior stakeholders, clients, and platform partners effectively.
- A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
- A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.
What We Offer
- Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
- Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
- Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
- Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
- Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
- Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
- AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
What Sets Us Apart
Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.
In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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What We Do
PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG brings together business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, all powered by our proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli.
With 11 office hubs worldwide, including in Dallas, Austin, Dusseldorf, London, Brighton, and New York, our team is made up of 900 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Nike, CKE Restaurants, Dropbox, Experian, Intuit, Kimberly-Clark, Kohler, Sephora, Travelex, and Whole Foods has received top industry recognitions including Cannes Lions and Adweek Media Plan of the Year.
PMG has grown through commitments to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. We're proud to have been named Agency of the Year multiple times by Digiday, MediaPost, Adweek, Campaign US, and Ad Age; rank among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators; and be the only company named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work nine years in a row.
Why Work With Us
PMG is a place where technologists, innovators, professionals, parents, allies, mentors, and new grads alike can continuously learn, grow and challenge themselves every day. From day one, our people are empowered to do meaningful work, to flex their agility, and to help us live our values as we strive to always change for the better.
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