Global Programmatic Architect
Job description
Senior technical practice leader for Programmatic Media across Jellyfish, sitting within the Domain Specialists hub and reporting to the Chief Solutions Officer - Media, Strategy & AI. The role defines the global programmatic practice, architects automation and ad-tech partnerships, and serves as principal technical counsel to Tier-1 enterprise clients.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Hybrid · London, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Define the Global Programmatic Methodology: own and update the global programmatic playbook, codifying standards across audience intelligence, bidding, algorithmic optimisation, curated marketplaces (PMPs/PG), dynamic creative optimisation (DCO), and identity/signal resilience
- Codify Delivery & Drive Automation: triage execution into fully automated, hybrid, or human-assisted workflows, handing off artefacts to delivery and MSP teams to streamline campaign build times and eliminate operational friction
- Contribute to Proprietary Product Evolution: partner directly with Jellyfish Product teams to feed technical requirements, data schemas, and API automation hooks into internal tooling
- Ad-Tech Partnerships & Frontier Innovation: own strategic technical relationships with core platforms (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon, Google, premium SSPs, retail ad networks, clean rooms); secure first-mover advantage on platform alphas and betas, testing them technically and translating them into deployable client solutions
- Product-Centric New Business: architect winning product narratives, bespoke tech architectures, and commercial frameworks for major pitches and RFPs; lead the programmatic discipline in tier-1 global pitches
- Cross-Discipline Integration: architect the connective programmatic layer across Search, Social, Retail Media, GEO, and Creative, building unified full-funnel activation frameworks (e.g., audience syncing, cross-channel frequency management, closed-loop attribution)
- Principal Technical Counsel for Tier-1 Clients: act as the lead advisor for CMOs, Heads of Media, and MarTech executives at enterprise accounts, translating complex programmatic engineering into board-level growth strategies
- Drive Client Programmatic & AI Maturity: actively advance Tier-1 clients along the programmatic maturity curve
- Brief Validation & Technical Governance: serve as the technical filter on complex client briefs, ensuring brief feasibility and alignment with modern media architectures before execution
- Thought Leadership & External Voice: represent Jellyfish as a category authority through POVs, white papers, analyst briefings, industry summits, and keynotes on topics like cookieless addressability, agentic media buying, and AI-driven curation
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of advanced programmatic and ad-tech experience within an agency, DSP/SSP, ad-tech vendor, or sophisticated brand-side media team
- Expert technical proficiency across Enterprise DSPs: deep technical fluency with platforms such as Display & Video 360 (DV360), The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Campaign Manager 360, and major SSP curation tools
- Supply Path & Media Economics: strong track record designing SPO frameworks, private marketplace (PMP) deal structures, and custom algorithm setups
- Track record in commercial growth: proven background contributing to high-value new business pitches, RFPs, and expanding programmatic scope in enterprise brand accounts
- No line-management required, but proven leadership through influence, upskilling, and technical mentorship across cross-functional teams
Your team
Domain Specialists hub
Reports to the Chief Solutions Officer - Media, Strategy & AI (CSO); partners closely with regional media and delivery leads across NA, EMEA, and APAC.
Benefits
- Eligible to join discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours
- 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers
- £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers
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About Jellyfish
A global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts
Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers.
Mission
To empower our clients along their digital journey
Key facts
- Digital marketing agency
- Global digital marketing agency
- Partners closely with regional media and delivery leads across NA, EMEA, and APAC
Partners & customers
What they value
- Diverse perspectives
- Inclusive collaboration
- Innovation
- Challenge the status quo