Starcom USA (http://www.starcomww.com/markets/united-states/) is a world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences in the one-to-one era of marketing. With more than 1,300 employees in the U.S., Starcom gets the right consumers’ attention and delivers brand-building results in partnership with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Allstate, Bank of America, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom USA is part of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577], one of the world’s leading communications groups.
 
We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and very generous paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

Job Description

This Associate Director, Programmatic position requires a highly motivated, technical savvy, detail orientated, and entrepreneurial person to lead the day to day management of the technical end of the audience solutions group. This individual will develop/ deliver/ inspire Starcom’s vision of our audience first approach as a mantra and help champion that spirit to their team, while positioning Starcom as an Interactive strategy leader.

Responsibilities

• Help clients launch DMP, Attribution, TMS and other data and audience based technology solutions across display, video, social, mobile and all offline media
• Write and deliver technical strategies and POV’s as well as oversee the translation of these strategies into the final audience recommendations/plans
• Evaluate and select strategic solutions on behalf of select clients such as DMP’s, Attribution and TMS tools
• Build, maintain and grow client relationships and client business
  • Analyze client’s audience strategies and work with strategy and activation groups to lead business case development
• Build and maintain relationships with data and technology vendors and internal agency counterparts
• Responsible for the creation of education materials that keep the entire agency up to speed on marketplace tools and various technologies as they continue to innovate and iterate
• Command a comprehensive understanding of marketing communications which can be effectively translated into developing audience goals, objectives, and strategies
• Motivate and manage Precision technology team in the creation, development and execution of programmatic and general media activations, solutions and tactics
  • Facilitate team building through collaborative management style, open communication and focused project management to assure that assignments are executed in a timely manner
  • Ensure team delivers upon objectives within budget and time parameters
• Support VP/SVP in managing account profitability; identify, assess, and implement strategic organizational capabilities and partner initiatives in a profitable manner
• Demonstrate a deep technical understanding as well as problem solving and intervention when necessary
• Understand Agency business objectives above and beyond technical role by actively participating in cross agency projects
  • i.e. Taskforces that strengthen media discipline

• 4+ years digital operations and media technology experience, preferably from a technology company or media agency or trading desk background
• Strong background in interactive work: DSPs, DMPs, Mobile innovations, OLV cross screen, data and analytics, etc…
• Experience using or launching data, attribution or programmatic tools
• Track record of building successful client relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Must be a self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and result
• Significant experience in a service, delivery and/or customer focused organization is required
• Must have demonstrated an ability to gets things done through 'un-owned’ resources
• Must have outstanding motivational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering creative solutions, and the ability to align team members behind creative solutions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.