Programmatic Manager-NBCUniversal

Birmingham, MI
May 12, 2025
Full Time
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Job Title: Programmatic Manager

Company: NBCUniversal

Location: Birmingham, MI

Pay: $95000 – 130000 per year

AI Pay Analysis:

The annual salary range of $95,000 to $130,000 for a Programmatic Manager in Birmingham, MI, is competitive and aligns with industry standards. According to Salary.com, the average base salary for a Programmatic Manager in Michigan is approximately $151,296, with a typical range between $130,660 and $173,755. (salary.com) In the Detroit area, the average base salary is about $154,515, with a range from $133,440 to $177,452. (salary.com) While specific data for Birmingham, MI, is limited, these figures suggest that the offered salary is within the expected range for this role in the region.

Job description:

NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team plays a pivotal role in the product development, project management, and daily operations of NBCUniversal’s comprehensive advertising technology suite. This division serves both internal and external clients, supporting NBCUniversal’s robust $8 billion annual advertising business.

We are seeking a Programmatic Manager to join our dynamic Programmatic Ad Operations team within Business Operations & Services. This close-knit and fast-paced team is responsible for executing all programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals on both domestic and international fronts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess a strong passion for media and advertising innovation, prioritize customer care, and understand the importance of delivering excellent user experiences.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Programmatic Sales Operations, the Programmatic Manager will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing day-to-day team management, including onboarding and developing direct reports.
  • Clearly communicating technical issues, particularly regarding deal escalations, in an accessible manner for non-technical audiences.
  • Providing training on troubleshooting programmatic deal delivery issues, creative specifications, and nuances across ad servers, DSPs, and tag vendors to Sales and Sales Operations as needed.
  • Cultivating strategic relationships with business partners and vendors.
  • Managing the Indirect Demand Business and overseeing the Indirect Demand Campaign Manager.
  • Establishing and refining workflows, processes, and benchmarks to enhance product output in terms of quality, conformity, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Contributing to leadership meetings and strategic planning within the Sales Operations organization.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • 3+ years of experience in Digital Ad Operations.
  • 1+ years of experience in the Programmatic field and a solid understanding of the Programmatic landscape.
  • Familiarity with the Indirect Demand ecosystem.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in work management and documentation tools, preferably Jira and Confluence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively using technical language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of FreeWheel and Magnite SSP.
  • Previous experience working directly with DSP and/or SSP partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities and attention to detail.
  • Experience working in a large-scale media company, particularly in support of advertising sales.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Willingness to work in the entertainment media industry, including availability during weekends for live events.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Additional Information:

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the office per week. It comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of discounts and perks. For more information on benefits, please visit NBCUniversal’s Careers website.

Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 (bonus eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to participate in an in-person interview at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans who require support throughout the application and recruitment process have the right to request reasonable accommodations. Requests can be submitted to [email protected].

Job Posting Date: Fri, 09 May 2025 22:23:59 GMT

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