Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK? 

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

We are looking for a Programmatic Manager to join our team to work on a range of exciting accounts. As the go-to person for programmatic buying and strategy across the team, you'll actively contribute to new business initiatives and RFP responses, showcasing your ability to communicate strategy effectively. 

You'll maintain overall responsibility for campaign performance and delivery within the team, efficiently managing campaign workflow. Your expertise will shine as you execute and manage programmatic campaigns for agency clients across various programmatic channels, including Display, Video, and Mobile shaping the success and growth of our programmatic endeavours.

Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving excellence in programmatic advertising, making you an invaluable asset to our team and the exciting projects we undertake. We look forward to hearing from you. 

• Programmatic Planning and Buying Experience:

  • Expertise in programmatic planning and buying processes.

• Analytical, Writing, and Comprehension Skills:

  • Strong analytical, writing, and comprehension skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience with Multiple Technologies:

  • Extensive hands-on experience with various DSPs (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk), Ad Servers, and Brand Safety technologies (e.g., IAS, DoubleVerify, Oracle Campaign Manager).

• Team Development and Management:

  • Managing, training, and supporting the development of team members.

• Organizational Skills:

  • Ability to organize and manage workloads effectively.

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

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