Director, Campaign Management

Kargo creates breakthrough cross-screen ad experiences for the world’s leading brands and publishers. Every day, our 600+ employees bring the power of their creativity and diversity to radically raise the bar on what mobile, CTV, AI, social, and eCommerce can do to build businesses. Now 20 years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland. Humble brag: In 2025, Kargo was recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In.

Who We Hire

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Title: Director, Campaign Management
Job Type: Full-time; 3 Days In Office
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 (On Target Earning)

The Opportunity

The Regional Director, Campaign Management – Midwest is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the execution, performance, and continuous improvement of digital advertising campaigns across the Midwest region. This individual will manage a regional team of campaign managers, drive operational excellence, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure campaign success and client satisfaction.

This role requires a hands-on, performance-oriented leader who enjoys solving complex problems, optimizing processes, and guiding a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of programmatic media and campaign operations, along with experience managing teams in a regional capacity.

The Daily To-Do

• Regional Strategy & Team Leadership
  • Set and execute a strategic vision for campaign management in the Midwest region, in alignment with the wider national team, company goals and revenue targets.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of regional campaign managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Support the professional growth of team members through feedback, training, and development opportunities.
  • Ensure consistency and quality in campaign execution, leveraging regional insights to improve performance and efficiency.
  Campaign Operations & Performance
  • Oversee the planning, setup, delivery, and pacing of digital advertising campaigns to ensure revenue goals and performance KPIs are met.
  • Monitor regional campaign metrics and proactively address issues related to delivery, tracking, or optimization.
  • Implement operational best practices to enhance team productivity and campaign quality.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for complex campaign issues, working in partnership with internal teams and platform vendors.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales, Ad Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to align campaign execution with broader business goals.
  • Provide insights and feedback from the regional team to inform product development and workflow enhancements.
  • Collaborate with peers in other regions to share knowledge and standardize effective practices.
  Process Improvement & Technology
  • • Identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency gains, and improved campaign workflows at the regional level.
    • Stay informed on the latest tools and technologies in digital advertising and make recommendations for adoption where appropriate.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred
• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising or campaign management, including at least 2 years in a people management role
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising platforms, ad-serving technologies, and media operations
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Google Ad Manager 360, Campaign Manager, third-party ad servers, and performance tracking tools
• Proficiency in Excel, G-Suite, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Connected TV and campaign automation is a plus

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