Sr. Manager, Video & Programmatic Media

Ovative Group - New York, United States

Hiring: Sr. Manager, Video & Programmatic Media Company: Ovative Group Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:30:20 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, EMR, Linear About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience directly responsible for enterprise-level Video/Audio/Programmatic media programs. •4+ years of people management experience, including managing direct reports and leading teams through change, and coaching managers and/or senior ICs (not only analysts). Required Skills: •Media Management & Performance •Provide senior oversight on planning, activation, and optimization across Linear/CTV, OLV/YouTube, Audio, and Programmatic Display/Native. •Ensure high standards of executional excellence (QA, UTG/SOT, pacing, budget management) and drive continuous process and automation improvements. •Lead test-and-learn agendas and performance readouts that turn data into clear, actionable decisions for clients and internal teams. •Maintain strategic relationships with platform and media partners to unlock innovation, alpha/beta opportunities, and performance gains. •Client Leadership •Own senior client relationships and overall VPM performance for a set of complex, high-impact accounts. •Lead day-to-day and quarterly strategy, planning, and readouts across Video, Audio, and Display/Programmatic, tying recommendations to EMR and enterprise outcomes. Qualifications: •Proven track record driving strong performance outcomes through VPM channels (incremental revenue, profitability, EMR lift, brand and full-funnel outcomes). •Proven track record leading integrated planning and activation across multiple channels or brands. •Deep experience with performance-based, direct response, and full-funnel media programs. •Deep experience with major buying and measurement platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360, Google Ads/YouTube, verification tools such as DoubleVerify/MOAT/IAS, TV tools such as Nielsen/SQAD/Kantar/Strata). •Skilled at translating complex data into clear, influence-ready narratives for senior stakeholders. •Exceptional communication and client relationship skills — comfortable navigating ambiguity, difficult conversations, and executive-level discussions. •Strong conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills; able to bring structured thinking and sound judgment to complex decisions. •Prior leadership role at a digital agency, holding company, or client-side digital team with cross-channel responsibility. Compensation: •We strive to hire and retain the best talent by offering fair, competitive compensation, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent health coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!