Programmatic Manager

Company: Zenith
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

We are hiring a Programmatic Manager to play a pivotal role across two well‑known global brands — Edrington and Nomad Foods. Sitting within Zenith’s Global Programmatic team, this role offers the chance to shape end‑to‑end programmatic strategy across brand and performance campaigns, working across multiple channels and markets. You’ll be the London lead for programmatic, combining hands‑on planning with thoughtful client partnership and team leadership. It’s a role for someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration and turning insight into meaningful results.

Responsibilities

  • Owning end‑to‑end programmatic delivery across Edrington and Nomad, from planning through to activation, reporting and optimisation
  • Acting as the day‑to‑day programmatic lead for clients and internal stakeholders, building trusted and productive relationships
  • Developing clear, effective programmatic strategies across Display, Video, Connected TV and DOOH
  • Leading campaign performance reviews, translating data into insight and practical recommendations
  • Working closely with offshore activation teams to ensure high‑quality execution and a strong one‑team culture
  • Managing operational elements including timelines, reporting cycles and financial processes
  • Contributing to wider Global Programmatic initiatives, sharing best practice and helping evolve how the team works

Qualifications

  • Solid experience in programmatic media planning and buying within an agency environment
  • Confidence managing client relationships and explaining programmatic performance in a clear, structured way
  • Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem and how different channels work together

Benefits

Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs – for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition – please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change – building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026