Retail Media Senior Manager

We are PMGPMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.Who You Will Be Working WithAt PMG, our Retail Media team helps brands grow through connected, thoughtful marketplace strategies that bring together audience understanding, strong creative, smart investment decisions, and rigorous performance analysis. This team works across major retail media platforms to build programs that do more than drive short-term results—they help clients create stronger, more consistent brand and commerce experiences.As a Senior Manager in Retail Media, you’ll work closely with client leaders, media specialists, analysts, retail operations partners, and creative teams to shape the direction of retail media programs across a portfolio of business. You’ll serve as a senior strategic partner both internally and externally, helping teams connect daily performance with broader business goals, category dynamics, and long-term growth opportunities.This role is highly collaborative and well-suited for someone who enjoys leading through complexity, bringing clarity to fast-moving environments, and helping others do their best work. You’ll guide cross-functional planning, strengthen team operations, mentor rising talent, and build trusted relationships with client stakeholders by offering clear recommendations and thoughtful leadership.If you’re energized by helping teams grow, building strong client partnerships, and turning data and marketplace signals into smart, actionable strategy, you’ll feel right at home at PMG.What You Will Be Doing• Lead retail media strategy across key client accounts, connecting campaign plans to broader business goals and growth opportunities.• Guide campaign direction across Amazon, Walmart Connect, Instacart, and other retail media platforms to ensure strong performance and clear purpose.• Serve as a trusted client partner by leading conversations, sharing thoughtful recommendations, and bringing clarity to complex decisions.• Oversee forecasting, pacing, and budget allocation to help clients invest wisely and maximize return.• Partner with Retail Operations, Creative, Analytics, and other teams to keep programs connected, launch-ready, and measurable.• Use performance data, market signals, and platform trends to identify opportunities and improve strategy over time.• Coach and support team members, helping raise the quality of work and encouraging continued growth across the team.What You Will Bring• 6+ years of experience in retail media, digital media, or marketplace advertising, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.• Strong experience building and guiding retail media strategies across platforms such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, and Instacart.• Confidence leading client relationships, presenting recommendations, and translating performance into clear next steps.• Strong skills in forecasting, budget management, reporting, and performance analysis.• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across media, analytics, creative, and operations teams.• Experience mentoring others and helping teams grow through clear direction, thoughtful feedback, and strong partnership.• Comfort working with tools such as Velocity, Excel, and SQL to support analysis, planning, and decision-making.• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.• A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.What We Offer Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.What Sets Us ApartBeing part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.