Associate Director / Sr. Biddable Media Manager Remote

Our client is a fast-growing media and marketing agency built on data-driven performance, strategic foresight, and relentless client partnerships. They specialize in biddable media across search, paid social, programmatic, and emerging digital channels, helping brands scale efficiently through intelligent media strategy and execution. As they enter the next phase of growth, they are strengthening their leadership layer within biddable media to support expanding client demand and elevate strategic rigor across accounts. The Senior Manager, Biddable Media will serve as a strategic and operational leader within the agency’s biddable media practice. This role is designed to bridge day-to-day execution excellence with forward-looking media strategy, client advisory, and internal team leadership. This is not a pure project management role. We are seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented media leader who can think ahead, simplify complexity, and confidently guide both clients and internal teams toward smarter investment decisions. Over time, this position is expected to evolve into a senior leadership role within the agency’s media organization. This is a contract-to-hire role, open to 1099 or LLC-based engagement, with long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities Strategic Media Leadership Lead biddable media strategy across search, paid social, and programmatic channels. Develop forward-looking media roadmaps that anticipate client needs months and years ahead. Translate business objectives into actionable media investment strategies. Guide budget planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling with speed and confidence. Elevate strategic thinking across the biddable media team. Client Advisory & Communication Serve as a senior client-facing media strategist on key accounts. Deliver clear, concise, executive-ready communication — simplifying complex data into decisive recommendations. Lead media investment discussions, budget reallocation exercises, and performance optimization conversations. Present confidently to clients and internal stakeholders. Operational Excellence Oversee execution quality across biddable campaigns while empowering and supporting team-level specialists to manage day-to-day activation. Identify process improvements that increase speed, consistency, and accountability. Ensure timely delivery of analyses, budget recommendations, and performance reporting. Partner with account leadership to maintain client satisfaction and retention. Team Development Mentor and support media specialists and managers. Establish best practices, training standards, and performance expectations. Contribute to hiring and talent development within the media function. Success in This Role Looks Like Budget and investment recommendations delivered quickly, accurately, and confidently. Clients receiving proactive strategic guidance — not reactive reporting. Media teams operating with clarity, direction, and consistent standards. Strong internal and external trust in biddable media leadership. Required Experience & Skills 7+ years in biddable media leadership roles within agencies or in-house performance marketing teams. Deep hands-on experience across Google Ads, Meta, programmatic platforms, and performance analytics. Proven experience leading media strategy, budget planning, and performance optimization at scale. Prior experience managing or mentoring media teams. Strategic Strengths Forward-thinking mindset — able to anticipate tomorrow’s needs, not just today’s tasks. Strong business acumen — understands how media investment ties to revenue growth. Solutions-oriented — focuses on solving problems, not diagnosing them endlessly. Ability to simplify complex information into clear direction. Exceptionally clear and concise communicator. Able to answer direct questions directly — no over-complication or rambling. Strong presenter with executive presence. Comfortable in fast-growth, entrepreneurial environments. Thrives with autonomy and accountability. Remote-first collaboration experience. High personal ownership and follow-through. Engagement Structure Contract-to-hire engagement (1099 or LLC-based preferred). Fully remote. Long-term growth trajectory within agency leadership. Why This Role Exists This agency is scaling rapidly. This role is being created to strengthen strategic leadership in biddable media, improve speed and confidence in media investment decision-making, and ensure clients receive proactive guidance as they grow. The person in this role will play a central part in shaping the agency’s next stage of evolution. #J-18808-Ljbffr