Future is looking for an experienced and strategic Manager, Programmatic & Yield Analytics to lead our growing analytics team. We are looking for someone with advanced data analysis capabilities, experience solving complex challenges, and experience developing talent. You will help use diverse data sets (traffic, media, product, sales) to identify opportunities, promote revenue growth, and empower strategic decision-making across our Global Programmatic operations, while also guiding junior team members.
What you'll doYou will report into the VP, Programmatic
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Develop a team of junior programmatic analysts, promoting their growth, refining their analytical skills, and ensuring high-quality output.
- Provide guidance, technical expertise, and leadership on complex analytical projects and methodologies to the team.
- Strategic Forecasting & Modeling:
- Develop advanced forecasting models and programs to improve predictive accuracy and operational efficiency for the global programmatic team and wider partners.
- Translate complex data models and projections into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Advanced Experimentation & Product Development:
- Take a lead role in the design, execution, and in-depth post-experiment analysis for new media products, programmatic deal types, and partner integrations, driving recommendations and influencing product roadmaps.
- Identify and advocate for new testing opportunities based on market trends, competitive analysis, and internal data.
- Analytics & Strategic Programs:
- Lead complex analytical projects, such as deep dives into signal uplift for 3rd party cookie reduction strategies or new market explorations, providing critical insights and guiding strategic planning.
- Identify new trends and develop analytical frameworks and solutions to address future challenges.
- Data Strategy & Automation Leadership:
- Lead the strategy and implementation of enhanced reporting and automation solutions across the ad stack and business, improving data transparency, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
- Promote best practices in data governance, data quality, and data hygiene within the team.
- Revenue Optimization & Innovation:
- Independently identify and pursue novel opportunities to use our data sources for substantial revenue generation and efficiency improvements.
- Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced programmatic strategies, including deep analysis of SSP/Header Bidding auction data to improve PMP pricing, bid request floors, and overall yield management.
- Comprehensive Revenue Oversight:
- Manage revenue tracking and reporting systems across all programmatic streams (e.g., PMP, PG, Open Auction), ensuring accuracy and providing strategic commentary and insights.
- Strategic Partnership:
- Be the primary analytical partner and subject matter expert to Sales, Ad Operations, Ad Product, and Business Intelligence teams, leading the execution of complex yield-related tasks and strategic programs, and influencing departmental roadmaps.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience performing in-depth data analysis within a digital media or programmatic advertising environment.
- 3+ years of experience managing junior analysts, with the ability to foster team growth and career progression.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert-level proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, including advanced modeling, pivot tables, complex conditional formulas, and VBA/Google Apps Script for automation.
- Advanced proficiency in Python (or similar programming language like R) for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation, with experience in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
- Demonstrated expertise with common data visualization and dashboarding tools (e.g., Looker, Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI), experience developing interactive dashboards.
- Command of SQL for querying large datasets from multiple sources.
- Analytical & Strategic Experience:
- Experience with statistical methodologies, experimental design (A/B testing), and causal inference.
- Experience independently framing complex business problems, design analytical solutions, and provide data-backed recommendations that result in measurable impact.
- Leadership Experience:
- Experience translating complex data and analytical findings into clear, and insights for all kinds of audiences, including executive leadership.
Additional Skills
- Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate, and impactful analytical work
- Solid experience implementing and interpreting Machine Learning (ML) / Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for applications such as time series forecasting, classification, clustering, and optimization.
- In-depth understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges, ad servers, multiple deal types (PMP, PG, Open Auction), and industry trends (e.g., identity solutions, privacy regulations).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) and associated data warehousing technologies.
- Familiarity with web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
The expected range for this role is $94,000 - $125,000
This is a Hybrid role from our New York Office, working three days from the office, two from home
… Plus more great perks, which include;
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
Internal job family level Professional 5
Who are we…We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at FutureWe embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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What We Do
We are Future. The global platform for specialist media. We create expert original content that connects people to their passions across a portfolio of over 230 phenomenal brands.
Through our websites, magazines, events, and social spaces we reach 1 in 3 adults online in the UK and the US.
Founded in 1985, we have grown significantly to a global business with over 3,000 colleagues. We are the largest magazine publisher in the UK with a combined circulation of more than 3 million across our publications.
We innovate through our proprietary technology, diversify our audiences across new platforms, and acquire and launch new brands every year. We’ve got an ambitious plan to build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities.
We’re connectors, creators, experience makers
