CV-Library is hiring a Senior Programmatic Manager

CV-Library is looking for a Senior Programmatic Manager to own multi-market performance across our CPC arbitrage operations. You will strategically manage and optimize traffic flow from publishers into our job inventory via programmatic systems to maximize profitability and meet margin targets. This is a hands-on role requiring deep market knowledge and analytical skills.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimise multi-market programmatic traffic operations across publisher networks.
• Monitor, adjust, and allocate CPC's and budgets to maximise ROI and margin across diverse traffic sources and job inventories.
• Use performance data and industry knowledge to make daily decisions on bid levels, budget splits, segmentations and prioritisation across partners.
• Support in shaping strategy for arbitrage growth across markets, working with the Senior Performance Director to align on goals, investment areas, and KPIs.
• Identify and develop new programmatic or partnership opportunities.
• Act as a key contributor to the long-term evolution from manual to automated arbitrage models.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to shape feed integrations and automation tools.
• Work closely with sales and account teams to align publisher traffic with client objectives.
• Collaborate with analytics and finance to report on performance and margins accurately.
• Mentor and guide more junior team members in operations.
• Contribute to a culture of automation, ownership, curiosity, and proactive problem solving.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years in performance marketing, programmatic media buying, ad tech, or arbitrage-based business models.
• Strong commercial mindset and experience managing CPC budgets at scale.
• Proven track record of improving margin and ROI through data-led traffic optimisation.
• Comfortable working in environments that require judgement, rapid iteration, and navigating ambiguity.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with feeds, integrations, or ad tech platforms.
• Exposure to US job board or recruitment tech ecosystem.

Team & Environment

You'll report directly to the Senior Performance Director and join a collaborative and inclusive culture that values contribution. The team fosters a culture of automation, ownership, curiosity, and proactive problem solving.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical Contribution following successful completion of probation period.
• Life, Disability, Income Protector & Funeral Cover – 2x life cover, disability, income protector, and funeral benefits after six months.
• Pension Scheme eligibility after one year of service.
• Birthday Leave – an extra day off.
• Length of Service Leave – accrue additional leave days based on length of service.
• Flexible Public Holiday Policy – observe UK public holidays, with extra days granted if South African holidays exceed these.
• A Supportive Team Environment – collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Employee Referral Scheme – bonus for recommending a successful candidate.
• Celebrations & Socials – summer and Christmas parties, seasonal activities, and regular office fun.
• Team Building events.
• Gift Shop – access to CV-Library merchandise.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role based at Third Floor, Tijger Park 5, Willie Van Schoor Dr, Tyger valley.

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.