Manager, Planning - Programmatic (Adtech)

Location: 454 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Salary: $85,000–$115,000 yearly, plus eligibility for sales incentive compensation

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, theme park, and consumer entertainment content.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of Digital Sales Planners across planning, pricing, campaign setup, execution, workload management, and professional development.
• Oversee proposal development, pricing, packaging, and campaign stewardship for Programmatic Guaranteed and Private Marketplace deals.
• Coordinate with Sales, Planning, Ad Operations, Account Management, Inventory, Product, and other teams to align programmatic and direct sales operations.
• Monitor programmatic revenue, pacing, delivery, and inventory risks, recommending actions to protect revenue and improve campaign performance.
• Improve pre-sale and post-sale workflows, resolve escalations, and identify recurring execution issues and new revenue opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of digital advertising experience, including 2+ years in programmatic advertising and/or streaming video.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing people.
• Strong knowledge of the digital ad sales cycle, media math, Programmatic Guaranteed and Private Marketplace deals, DSP/SSP workflows, and the CTV/streaming marketplace.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented approach with the ability to use pacing, delivery, and revenue data to identify issues.
• Working knowledge of ad serving and SSP platforms; FreeWheel experience is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location before a hiring decision.