Programmatic Associate Director

Company description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross
95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesin

Media,Data,Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.

ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdelivering Returnon Investment ;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

Returnon Imaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspire Growth .Top-line growth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

Thisbreadthmeanswedeliver Insightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.

Weleverageover
30yearsof media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindof

ROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspires growth for some of theworld’s leading brands,including

Coty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,Tik Tok and Verizon.

We’re looking for a Programmatic Associate Director to play a key role in leading strategy, delivery and team development across high-profile, international accounts. This role sits at the heart of our programmatic capability, overseeing best-in‑class activation while shaping how teams, hubs and processes operate at scale across multiple markets.

You’ll act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, combining deep programmatic expertise with confident leadership. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence, and who thrives in fast‑paced, matrixed environments where quality, innovation and performance really matter.

• Lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of programmatic campaigns across display and emerging channels, ensuring consistently high standards of execution
• Oversee and develop programmatic hub teams, providing coaching, guidance and clear direction to drive performance and accountability
• Act as a senior client partner, building strong relationships, presenting strategic recommendations and ensuring excellent client service
• Champion best practice across platforms, processes and ways of working, continuously improving efficiency, effectiveness and output quality
• Drive innovation through testing frameworks, new formats and technologies (e.g. CTV, DOOH, cookieless solutions), sharing learnings across the wider agency
• Contribute to account growth by identifying opportunities to expand scope, increase spend and deepen adoption of programmatic solutions

• Hands‑on expertise activating and managing campaigns across major DSPs (e.g. DV360 and The Trade Desk) and a strong understanding of the wider programmatic ecosystem
• Strong stakeholder and client management experience
• Some exposure to managing offshore activation teams

Zenith International
has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe  also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD
  opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS
  - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and…