Manager, Digital Activation

Omnicom Media Group US•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – 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, 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 for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe. As a Manager, Digital, you are entrusted with the responsibility of employing and continuously defining cutting-edge techniques in the online marketing industry. Your deep understanding of digital technologies and a passion for leveraging data to inform creative problem solving will be invaluable in this role. Furthermore, your active listening skills will enable you to understand client needs and effectively translate them into well-defined campaign objectives. As a Manager, you report directly to the Associate Director, contributing to the overall success of our programmatic initiatives.

Requirements

3+ years of experience and expert knowledge of digital programmatic buying with hands-on experience using one or more of the following demand-side platforms (DSP’s): Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, DV360 or similar
Experience managing a small team and juggling multiple people and work priorities
Experience working with across several media channels is preferred and a curiosity in emerging media platforms
Experience with client-facing interaction
Experience working with large data sets and understanding of methodologies for evaluating data
Ability to effectively manage costs while exceeding performance and viewability goals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to distill key ideas for non-digitally centric teams
Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ability to coach others in shortcuts
Working knowledge of third-party verification tools, including DoubleVerify

Nice To Haves

Experience working with across several media channels is preferred and a curiosity in emerging media platforms

Responsibilities

Ensuring the implementation of the Digital Planning & Optimization Process across programmatic and direct buying
Overseeing and directing the day to day operations of the activation team
Effectively managing budget
Providing inputs and guidance around campaign design, including requirements for success and optimal use of demand side platforms
Working side-by-side with broader activation team to ensure tight coordination of campaign setup, adjustments and optimization performance is efficient and effective
Working with Strategy team to understand goals, address client needs, and communicate results and insights back to clients
Direct billing and reconciliation process for programmatic
Implementing Business Intelligence tools and new capabilities (e.g., new supply & data sources, new media measurement techniques, etc.)
Providing expert consultation to vendors, internal teams, and clients