Senior Programmatic Manager | Display, CTV & AdTech (all genders) | Global Remo

About the Role

As a senior programmatic manager, your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing complex campaigns, improving performance, and identifying areas where data, automation, AI, and proprietary technology can create a competitive advantage. You will work directly with clients, media specialists, and software developers to translate commercial objectives into scalable media and technology solutions.

hurra.com is an independent German digital marketing and AdTech company with a globally distributed, remote-first team. The company combines international media expertise with proprietary technology, advanced data capabilities, and direct collaboration with software developers.

What You Will Do

• Take end-to-end ownership of international programmatic, display, and CTV campaigns across strategy, setup, activation, optimization, and measurement
• Ensure outstanding setup quality and sustainable performance across multiple markets, working hands-on with platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, and Adform
• Translate commercial objectives and client requirements into robust media, audience, tracking, measurement, and data solutions
• Develop integrated media plans across programmatic, YouTube, social, and CTV, including reach, budget, KPI, CPM, and performance forecasts
• Lead inventory selection, publisher negotiations, and the setup and management of private marketplace and programmatic guaranteed deals
• Work directly with developers on APIs, data sources, automation, reporting, and scalable optimization solutions
• Identify emerging opportunities across AI, MCP, and AdTech
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and strengthen the wider team through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and consistently high-quality standards
• Improve performance, raise the quality and scalability of setups, and identify areas for innovation and growth

What We Are Looking For

• At least three to five years of experience in programmatic or RTB
• A very strong understanding of programmatic platforms, targeting, bidding, and measurement logic
• Experience managing complex or international campaigns
• Confidence working with DV360, The Trade Desk, Adform, or comparable platforms
• A strong technical understanding of tracking, data flows, APIs, BigQuery, log-level data, or server-side setups
• The ability to combine operational media excellence with technical thinking
• A structured, independent, and proactive way of working in a remote environment
• Full professional fluency in both German and English

Nice to Have

• Experience with Campaign Manager 360 and Flashtalking
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in AdTech and programmatic advertising
• Experience working with international teams and clients

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work with a remote-first company and contribute to the development of innovative programmatic solutions
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experts in digital marketing and AdTech
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
• Competitive compensation package

• Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with DV360 and The Trade Desk in your application, as well as any relevant certifications or training.
• To stand out, showcase your ability to combine operational media excellence with technical thinking, and provide examples of how you have driven innovation in previous roles.
• When preparing for the interview, focus on your understanding of programmatic platforms, targeting, bidding, and measurement logic, as well as your experience managing complex international campaigns.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working with data, automation, AI, and proprietary technology, and how you have used these tools to drive campaign success.
• Consider including a portfolio or case studies that demonstrate your expertise in programmatic advertising and your ability to drive results for clients.
• When negotiating salary, be sure to research the market rate for senior programmatic managers in your area, and be prepared to discuss your compensation expectations.