[Hiring] Associate Director, Programmatic Strategy & Activation @Directive

Role Description

The Associate Director, Programmatic Strategy & Activation is a pivotal leadership role responsible for owning the expansion of our Programmatic service offerings and driving forward the strategic vision of the department.

• Develop and implement comprehensive programmatic strategies: Spearhead the creation and execution of impactful programmatic strategies to enhance the organization's digital advertising capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align programmatic initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to marketing efforts.
• Establish and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs): Define KPIs and regularly analyze campaign performance, providing valuable insights and recommendations for continuous optimization and client growth.
• Manage relationships with key partners and vendors: Cultivate and manage relationships with programmatic partners, vendors, and platforms to foster collaboration and ensure access to cutting-edge solutions.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader within the organization, sharing industry knowledge and insights to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience in programmatic roles at publishers, advertising agencies, or ad tech companies
• 2+ years of demonstrated people management experience, inspiring, motivating, and coaching teams effectively
• Experience successfully driving programmatic growth across clients in the B2B/SaaS landscape with budgets over $50k/month
• Strong understanding and perspective of how programmatic and other channels (both paid and organic) work together to holistically surpass client KPIs
• Proven track record in Programmatic media planning and building measurement frameworks to evaluate campaign success
• Recent, hands-on expertise in building and optimizing campaigns in DSPs, with a preference for experience in TTD, Nexxen and DV360
• ABM experience
• Experience supporting Programmatic new business pitches, including audits and presentations
• Ability to provide clear POVs and Programmatic subject matter expertise to support in advancing the department and L&D
• Strong cross-collaboration skills, both within the organization and externally (client-facing), with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Solid analytical ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset, capable of balancing multiple projects effectively

Benefits

• 🏠 We have a set living wage at Directive; The annual base salary range for this position based in the US is $110,000- $125,000 USD with bonus eligibility.
• 🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle, including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents.
• 🧠 Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
• 💪 Physical - Gympass
• 🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
• 💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
• 🌟 Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
• 🌴 Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!

Company Description

Directive Consulting is the leading B2B performance marketing agency that delivers real revenue - not just leads. We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) to cut through the noise. Forget MQLs - we’re here to drive pipeline, fuel SQLs, and scale brands that are serious about growth. From Paid Media and SEO/Content to CRO, RevOps, and Go-To-Market Strategy, we build marketing engines that win in SaaS and across B2B industries.

We move fast. We think boldly. We are elite. We hire people who challenge the status quo and push campaigns past what’s expected - sparking demand for bold, innovative brands. If you live for performance, love solving hard problems, and want your work to actually mean something, you’ll fit right in.

But here’s the fun part - we don’t just deliver results; we’re shaping the future of marketing. Ready to build something that breaks the mold? Come join us.