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Wavemaker

Business Manager Programmatic

Location: Karachi, Pakistan · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Manager · Posted: May 29, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Business Manager Programmatic role leads programmatic media buying and campaign execution across digital platforms. The manager will oversee strategy, optimization, vendor partnerships, and campaign performance while managing a team to deliver data-driven programmatic solutions. The role requires 5+ years of experience in programmatic media buying and hands-on experience with major DSPs.
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