Mock Interview - Programmatic Manager (2-4 Yrs) with Mujtaba Kadiri

Ready to move from executing campaigns to owning them? This mock interview is designed for programmatic professionals stepping into a manager role, where interviewers expect strategic thinking, not just platform knowledge.

Who this is for

Programmatic professionals with 2–4 years of experience preparing for Programmatic Manager, Senior Specialist, or Lead roles at agencies, ad-tech companies, or brands.

What we'll cover

The session mirrors a real manager-level interview and goes beyond the basics:

• Strategy and planning: building media plans, budget allocation across channels and DSPs, and aligning campaigns with business goals
• Platform depth: hands-on expertise with DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and others, plus deal setup (PMPs, PGs) and supply path optimization
• Performance and measurement: optimization frameworks, attribution, incrementality, brand safety, and viewability
• Industry shifts: cookieless targeting, privacy changes, CTV, and retail media
• Case-study questions: diagnosing underperforming campaigns and presenting a clear plan of action
• Leadership and stakeholders: managing clients, handling escalations, mentoring juniors, and articulating your impact with numbers

What you get after the call

• 📋 Personalized report card: a clear breakdown of your strengths and the specific areas to sharpen before your real interview
• 📚 Complimentary question bank: a curated set of manager-level programmatic questions, including scenario and case-based ones, to keep practicing