Programmatic Media Group Manager – Citi Ads
Job Req Id:
26965762
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
May. 22, 2026
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Job Overview
Commerce media is one of the fastest-growing segments in advertising, and Citi is bringing its powerful assets to launch a new media offering. With 70MM+ cardmembers, 6.5 billion annual transactions, and visibility across 700+ merchant categories, Citi has the scale, the trust, and the data infrastructure to compete at the highest level.
What sets Citi apart is the depth and breadth of its view. Where retailers see spending only within their own ecosystem, Citi sees actual purchase behavior across the full customer wallet, spanning categories, merchants, and channels. That cross-wallet visibility, combined with Citi's direct relationships with tens of millions of engaged, digitally active customers, creates a compelling foundation for advertisers who want to reach high-intent audiences and measure real outcomes.
We're building Citi Ads, Citi's Commerce Media business, from the ground up, and we're looking for a programmatic media subject matter expert who knows how to translate client objectives into flawless campaign execution. Someone who is equally comfortable setting a long-term team vision and rolling up their sleeves on technical requirements, and who takes pride in building campaigns that perform, scale, and evolve with the market.
If you've spent your career leading large-scale programmatic media teams and you're ready for the challenge of a lifetime, this is the role.
The Programmatic Media Group Manager will lead the team managing the day-to-day execution of Citi Ads operations, ensuring seamless campaign setup, delivery, and performance across Citi’s owned and partner channels. This role is critical to building operational excellence from the ground up, including inventory management, campaign trafficking, and process development to support scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end ad operations processes, including campaign setup, trafficking, QA, and delivery
Own campaign execution lifecycle from IO through completion, ensuring timelines and performance goals are met
Track and manage advertising inventory across Citi-owned and operated properties
Monitor campaign pacing and delivery; proactively identify and resolve issues (e.g., discrepancies, under-delivery, audience mismatches)
Activate audience segments using Citi’s first-party data and partner platforms
Partner closely with Sales and Planning teams to align campaign execution with advertiser objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence across channels
Evaluate and implement new ad tech solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Communicate campaign performance and operational insights to key stakeholders
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in branding, marketing or analytics and leading teams
8-10 years of experience in Ad Operations, campaign management, or programmatic media within a publisher, ad network, or commerce media environment
Experience with Ad product and inventory management plans
Experience designing and implementing campaign reporting frameworks and performance dashboards
Experience managing scalable operational processes for campaign execution and trafficking
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred (Highly preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field)
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Hands-on experience with ad tech platforms such as Google Ad Manager (GAM), DV360, or similar ad servers and DSPs
Proven ability to traffic campaigns end-to-end, including tag setup, pixel implementation, audience onboarding, and QA
Strong knowledge of campaign measurement and digital media KPIs
Experience working with audience/data platforms (e.g., LiveRamp, CDPs, clean rooms)
Understanding of stakeholder needs across advertisers, sales, and product teams
Experience executing both onsite (owned and operated) and offsite (programmatic, social) campaigns
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve campaign delivery issues quickly
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment with evolving tools and processes
Why Join Citi Ads
This is a rare opportunity to help build a next-generation commerce media platform powered by one of the richest datasets in the industry. You will play a foundational role in shaping how campaigns are executed, measured, and scaled—while working at the intersection of media, data, and financial technology.
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Job Family Group:
Marketing------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Advertising, Branding and Media------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 29, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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