We've partnered with a specialist digital consultancy that has built its reputation on technical depth. Over seven years they have grown from an analytics and performance foundation into a full-stack capability covering measurement, data engineering, campaign management, and marketing technology, working with some of Australia's largest independent agencies and enterprise advertisers. They earn their position through expertise, not volume, and their independence means clients trust them to give advice without agenda. The role This is a senior programmatic role for someone who has moved past the point of running campaigns and wants to shape how programmatic is actually done. The blend is weighted towards strategy and consulting rather than in-platform execution. You will manage a portfolio of tier one and tier two programmatic clients, build and maintain relationships across the publisher landscape, and take ownership of a significant supply-side initiative that will define how the business operates in market. You will also carry direct responsibility for the development of a junior team member. It is a role with real scope, and the kind that opens doors most programmatic careers do not. What you'll do Manage a portfolio of programmatic clients across independent agencies and enterprise, serving as their senior point of contact for strategy, troubleshooting, and performance Own the publisher relationship function, meeting with partners, negotiating deals, and ensuring the business is securing the best rates and inventory available in market Lead the build-out and client adoption of a supply-side initiative, managing internal stakeholders and driving commercial outcomes externally Troubleshoot platform issues and provide expert support across the Google display and video ecosystem, going deep when clients or platforms require it Develop and present audience strategy, including audience migration and activation projects, to senior client stakeholders Mentor and manage a junior programmatic specialist, supporting their development and day-to-day work Stay genuinely across the programmatic landscape, including platforms, supply dynamics, and privacy and identity developments, and bring that knowledge actively into team and client conversations What you'll bring Deep, hands-on expertise in DV360, knowing the platform inside and out rather than just well enough to get by A solid grasp of the publisher and supply landscape: how it works, how deals are structured, and how to navigate it commercially; experience across open exchange, private deals, and curation is valuable Confidence managing senior client relationships, running QBRs and WIPs, and presenting to stakeholders who expect to deal with a subject matter expert Understanding of the broader Google marketing stack and how the components connect; CM360 experience is an advantage, as is exposure to other DSPs Familiarity with the privacy and identity landscape and how it is reshaping addressable media and audience strategies Backgrounds in programmatic trading, ad tech, or supply-side roles at independent agencies, trading desks, or publishers are all relevant Who this role is for You follow the programmatic industry because you find it genuinely interesting, not because it is your job. You read the trades, attend industry events, and have opinions about what is changing and why. You are comfortable sharing those opinions with clients and colleagues even when they push back, because your view is grounded in the detail. You are calm under pressure and considered in how you communicate. Clients and publishers respond to that. What you also need is the confidence to challenge a brief, question an assumption, or tell a client something they did not want to hear. The people who have thrived in this team are the ones who brought their own perspective rather than looking for direction. The expectations here are high. This is not a role where deep knowledge of the landscape is a bonus; it is the baseline. The right person finds that energising rather than daunting. This role is not for you if: Your DV360 experience is limited or primarily team-based rather than hands-on You find the supply and publisher side of programmatic less interesting than campaign execution You prefer clear task handoffs to owning outcomes end to end You want to focus on building your own craft rather than developing someone else alongside it Why you'll love working here Hybrid flexibility as standard, with a home office stipend to make sure your setup away from the office works properly Up to $5,000 per year in training and certifications, covering platform accreditations, industry qualifications, and broader development through Coursera and Udemy A flat, collaborative structure where your input shapes how the team works and how clients are served, not just how tasks get completed Wellness sessions, team challenges, and an annual retreat the team genuinely looks forward to, alongside a peer group that is highly engaged and easy to spend time with Exposure to some of Australia's most sophisticated agency and enterprise clients, working on problems at the leading edge of programmatic, supply, and digital media Ready to apply? 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