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VP, Programmatic

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Seattle, WA
200K-250K Annually
Senior level
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Seattle, WA
200K-250K Annually
Senior level
The VP of Programmatic Media will lead the Programmatic Media team, drive business growth, oversee campaign strategies, and cultivate relationships with stakeholders.
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About Flywheel 
Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity 

As the Vice President of Programmatic Media, you will set and execute the strategic vision for our Programmatic Media practice, with ultimate responsibility for driving business growth, operational excellence, and innovation in our programmatic media offerings. This executive role requires exceptional domain expertise, leadership, and communication skills—and will serve as a key external and internal leader for our programmatic media capabilities. 

This role reports into the SVP, Media and is part of the Executive Leadership Team. It requires close collaboration with leaders across Commerce, Marketing, Analytics, Product, Technology, and Sales to ensure ongoing success and best-in-class service delivery. 

What You Will Do: 

  • Lead the Programmatic Media team, with overall accountability for its commercial and operational performance. 
  • Set the vision for our Programmatic Media practice—leading and inspiring the team as we evolve and expand our service offerings. 
  • Serve as a public face and brand ambassador for our organization’s programmatic media expertise—presenting at industry events, webinars, conferences, and key client meetings. 
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. 
  • Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with clients, technology partners, and media suppliers. 
  • Constantly seek ways to improve team efficiency and campaign performance—optimizing processes, leveraging automation, and ensuring work/life balance. 
  • Oversee the planning, activation, optimization, and measurement of all programmatic campaigns across display, video, audio, CTV, and emerging channels. 
  • Partner with Analytics, Data, and Technology teams to ensure our programmatic offering is data-driven, measurable, and at the forefront of industry standards. 
  • Collaborate with Learning & Development to ensure ongoing training and professional development for all Programmatic Media team members. 
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales to ensure our programmatic offerings are well positioned and understood by the market. 
  • Set and enforce a high standard of quality and excellence within the Programmatic Media team, with active performance management and clear KPIs. 
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in the programmatic ecosystem. 
  • Manage programmatic media budgets, forecasting, and reporting—ensuring investment delivers measurable impact and value. 

Who You Are: 

  • 10+ years of experience in digital media, with at least 5 years in programmatic advertising and a proven track record in team leadership. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence diverse audiences—including at the executive level. 
  • Industry-leading domain expertise in programmatic media, including DSPs, DMPs, ad exchanges, and data privacy regulations. 
  • Strong team management experience, with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills. 
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for not just identifying complex problems, but solving them. 
  • Comfortable with ambiguity; proven ability to quickly adapt to fast-paced and ever-changing environments. 
  • Team player with a genuine desire to contribute to the overall success of the organization. 
  • Intellectually curious and never satisfied with “the way things are”; passionate about driving organizational change and innovation. 
  • Bias for action and ability to achieve objectives and goals with optimistic energy and tenacity. 
  • Proactive and independently motivated—doesn’t wait to be told what to do. 

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range
$200,000$250,000 USD
Working at Flywheel
We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.
  • We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Great learning and development opportunities
  • Benefits that help you live your best life
  • Parental leave and benefits
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.
  • So you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check
  • Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel
The Interview Process:
Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.
 
Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.
Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know at recruitment@flywheeldigital.com so that we can support you.

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Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party Recruitment Firms. 
 
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