Job Description: iProspect is a global digital-first end-to-end media agency. Its unmatched mix of media strategy and storytelling with digital expertise and audience knowledge defines the new territory of performance-driven brand building. By delivering human-centric solutions, iProspect accelerates growth for the world’s most iconic brands working across a network of more than 8,000 media and performance specialists throughout 93 global markets. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programmatic Manager in Melbourne to work predominately across an iconic gaming brand. A global leader in the entertainment and gaming industry, this brand is renowned for creating groundbreaking games, iconic characters, and immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. The remainder of your time will be spent across a mix of clients in FMCG, Travel and Gaming. You are the key driver behind the success of programmatic advertising campaigns from setup through to optimisation and reporting, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating deals and managing DSP relationships to deliver exceptional results. Core responsibilities include: Collaborate with publishers and partners to develop campaign approaches, negotiate quarterly deals with our awesome clients, and troubleshoot/report on performance. Manage all DSP relationships, serving as the conduit between DSPs and clients, ensuring participation in QBRs, presenting roadmaps, troubleshooting issues, and exploring beta opportunities. Lead on client requests, strategy, and campaign brief responses, ensuring high standards, collaboration with the wider team, and seamless delivery during client catchups and QBRs. Contribute unique ideas and perspectives, participating in internal brainstorming sessions, ideation on channel tactics, and building visuals tailored to client campaign requirements. Take the lead in client communications, managing conversations with the direct client, serving as the escalation point for campaign issues, hosting client education sessions, and presenting QBRs and thought leadership pieces. A bit about you: Proven experience in programmatic advertising, managing teams and client relationships. Strong DV360 and Trade Desk skillset. Expertise in negotiating deals and managing relationships with publishers, partners, and DSPs. Strong analytical skills to interpret campaign performance data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead client conversations, host education sessions, and present thought leadership pieces. What’s in it for you: Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.