Senior Project Manager

Overview The Team One C.O.R.E. C = COLLABORATIVE We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone. O = OPTIMISTIC Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible. R = RESULTS-DRIVEN Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake. E = ENTREPRENEURIAL Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon. GENERAL SUMMARY The Senior Project Manager (SPM) leads a team of mid and junior Project Managers to oversee the concepting and production of highly complex multi-channel projects across all disciplines, with the goal of ensuring timely input from agency subject matter experts. The SPM may also lead process improvement initiatives assigned by the Director of Project Management and Workflow. DAY TO DAY: Project Management * SPM will manage large scale projects that may be in whole or part of a larger campaign * SPM leads the concepting phase of any one project, maintaining this role through production and delivery * Develops project plans, partnering with appropriate project leads within the agency. Disseminates documentation internally * Facilitates the day-to-day deliverables of internal deadlines with a focus on stabilizing the shifting "project triangle" (Budget, Schedule, Scope) * Works to manage and mitigate scope impact with appropriate team members, knowing to escalate dramatic scope impact to Associate Director of Project Manager * Routes work for internal reviews and approvals to ensure Quality Controls are transpiring (Creative approvals, Business Affairs, Legal, Product, Proofreading, etc.) Project Initiation and Scope * In the broadest sense, the SPM understands and is fluent in the needs and deliverables for all projects tied to their campaign assignments - the timing, the budgets, the requirements and how they affect the approved scope as determined by their Account partner * SPM has the conversations with the appropriate project stakeholders within the agency to provide project plan to Account partner and addresses scope creep if projects take on a new path Project Communication/Integration * Manages project communications internally and between all departments. The SPM communicates directly with individual team members to reiterate the scheduled deliverables, relay revision requests, record the job's progress, and to address obstacles as they arise * Works with assigned PM team to determine paths of escalation where needed and ensures clear understanding between all parties on all projects for campaign efficiencies * Maintains Project Management project documents, ensuring accuracy based on real-time project needs and ensures PM team and affected Project Team members are aware of fluctuations, impact, timing and deliverables * Partners heavily with project Producer throughout the production phase of the projects to ensure project is delivered to scope, providing updates to team as required Team Management * SPM will oversee a team of 3-5 Project Managers, working to provide mentorship, training and project support not just for their projects but for the individual team members themselves * SPM will work with Director of Project Management and Workflow to ensure workload of entire team is level loaded and appropriate Experience: * 6+ years of direct experience as a Project Manager overseeing multi-discipline deliverables * Must have strong Broadcast Project Management. Ideally is also fluent in Interactive/Digital. Exposure to Print Process at minimum (fluency is not required). Education: * Bachelor's degress is preferred Skills and Abilities: * This person must be highly organized, with a charismatic and varied communication style * A diplomatic multi-tasker who works well under pressure * Is able to look at the "Big Picture" and understand the cause and effect of inter-related projects * Relentless seeker of solutions, is able to have the 'hard conversations" remaining assertive and respectful while ensuring understanding of sometimes complex initiatives Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Working Conditions: Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment. All employees are expected to support Team One's commitment to providing a respectful & safe workplace. There may be times when lifting up to 25lbs. is required. Overtime, including evenings and/ or weekend work- may be required. There may be occasion to travel. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and acceptable manner during working hours and all work-related events, including but not limited to, holiday parties, off-sites, client meetings/events, shoot locations, etc. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As an employee of Team One, a division of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, you are expected to be aware of and adhere to all Publicis Groupe Policies, in addition to Team One and Saatchi & Saatchi policies. All Publicis Groupe policies supersede other policies except for when in conflict with California State Law.

Created: 2025-01-06