Technical / Programmatic Account Manager

Job summary

Manage a portfolio of agency accounts by acting as the primary technical and programmatic advisor for campaign planning and execution. Oversee campaign setup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization while leveraging automation to ensure efficient delivery across various digital media formats.

Job details

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical / Programmatic Account Manager based in Canada. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced programmatic advertising professional who combines technical expertise with strong client management skills. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to agency and advertiser partners, helping them plan, launch, optimize, and scale programmatic campaigns. The role is approximately 60% technical and programmatic support and 40% account ownership, creating a balanced mix of platform expertise, consulting, and commercial responsibility. You’ll manage a substantial portfolio of agency accounts while leveraging automation and internal support to work efficiently at scale. Your work will span DSPs, SSPs, auction mechanics, deal structures, measurement, and multiple digital media formats. You’ll also help clients understand how programmatic connects with the broader digital advertising ecosystem. This is an ideal environment for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, demanding, and growth-oriented setting. \n Accountabilities Own a portfolio of agency accounts and act as the primary technical and programmatic advisor for clients. Develop data-driven media plans aligned with client KPIs, target audiences, measurement requirements, and campaign objectives. Support campaign setup, tracking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization across programmatic platforms. Diagnose and resolve issues involving targeting, bidding, pacing, inventory, delivery, and campaign performance. Manage and troubleshoot deal structures, including PMP, PG, Private Marketplace, Preferred Deals, and Open Auction. Ensure appropriate tracking and measurement are implemented, analyze campaign results, and recommend performance improvements. Lead campaign reviews, client training sessions, and platform adoption initiatives. Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional advertising products and channels, including Microsoft Advertising, TikTok, and other programmatic solutions. Help clients understand programmatic advertising within the broader digital ecosystem, including platforms such as Google Ads and Meta. Collaborate with internal teams and leverage automation to efficiently manage a high-volume portfolio of agency and advertiser accounts. Contribute to a positive, ambitious team culture while adapting to evolving products, technologies, and market conditions. Requirements 4–5+ years of relevant experience in programmatic advertising, technical account management, media operations, digital advertising, or a related field. Strong operational understanding of DSPs, SSPs, real-time bidding and auction mechanics, inventory, targeting, bidding, and programmatic deal structures. Hands-on experience with at least two major DSPs such as StackAdapt, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, DV360, or Yahoo DSP; experience with other DSPs is also valued. Practical experience across multiple media formats, including Display, Native, Video, CTV, Audio, DOOH, and B2B. Strong understanding of tracking pixels, attribution, campaign measurement, and performance analysis. Familiarity with Google Analytics/GA4 and comparable tracking and measurement platforms. Working knowledge of the wider digital advertising ecosystem, including Microsoft Advertising, TikTok, Google Ads, and Meta. Excellent English communication skills and the confidence to discuss technical and programmatic topics directly with clients. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities, with the capacity to manage a high volume of accounts simultaneously. Client-focused approach with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to troubleshooting. Strategic consulting and broader commercial skills are an advantage, particularly the ability to identify account growth opportunities. A natural interest in upselling and cross-selling is helpful but not essential. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving, and demanding remote environment. Benefits Fully remote position. Monthly salary ranging from $2,500 to $3,750, depending on experience and qualifications. Opportunity to work with agency and advertiser partners across a dynamic programmatic advertising environment. Exposure to leading DSPs, SSPs, media formats, measurement technologies, and the broader digital advertising ecosystem. Growth opportunities within an evolving product and market. High-impact role combining technical expertise, strategic consulting, client management, and commercial development. 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What you’ll do

Manage a portfolio of agency accounts by acting as the primary technical and programmatic advisor for campaign planning and execution. Oversee campaign setup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization while leveraging automation to ensure efficient delivery across various digital media formats.

Requirements

Requires 4-5+ years of experience in programmatic advertising with hands-on expertise in major DSPs and auction mechanics. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, the ability to translate technical concepts for clients, and proficiency in tracking and measurement platforms.

Benefits

• Fully remote work • Growth opportunities • Professional development

Listed skills

• Account Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Programmatic advertising
• Account management
• DSP management
• SSP management
• Real-time bidding
• Campaign optimization
• Media planning
• Data analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Client consulting
• Digital advertising ecosystem
• Performance measurement
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Project management
• Continuous Development
• Google Display & Video 360
• Commercial Development
• Cross-Selling
• Digital Advertising
• Digital Marketing Tags
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Productivity Improvement
• Deal Structuring
• Media Planning
• Data Privacy
• TikTok
• Technology Ecosystems
• Account Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auctioneering
• Automation
• Business To Business
• Bidding
• Microsoft Advertising
• Management
• Customer Service
• Consulting
• Information Privacy
• Performance Management
• English Language
• Google Analytics
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Mechanics
• Operations
• Performance Analysis
• Target Audience
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Upselling

Job areas

• Marketing
• Technology
• Consulting
• Customer Service & Support
• Data & Analytics
• Programmatic Account Manager
• Technical Account Manager
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