Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Company Description

We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex. Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it.

An organized and detail-oriented leader with proven capabilities for driving, owning, and leading project deliverables on-site and remotely. An individual who can partner closely with Account Leadership and Creative to own and lead internal and external client meetings and drive appropriate client communication. An upbeat, self‑motivated personality is a must, and the desire to work in a fast‑paced environment is critical.

The role will partner closely with cross‑functional teams and the client to understand program details, timing, and scope of initiatives, owning and accomplishing work between Saatchi, internal teams and the client. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in‑office each week.

• Lead, own, and manage workflow and timing to implement process and create work plans.
• Create project scopes based upon project brief.
• Monitor scope status and identify scope changes and impact to client estimate/budgets throughout life of projects.
• Understand and adhere to client stewardship policies and procedures.
• Facilitate client billing process in partnership with cross‑functional team.
• Create detailed project schedules based on scope of work outlined.
• Use system tools to build schedules, assign and maintain work to‑dos.
• Drive team and client accountability for delivery of work on time and on budget.
• Provide real‑time status updates on scope, timing, costs, and next steps.
• Serve as primary client contact for all project ownership related to scope, timing, and costs.
• Use job alerts, emails, and status meetings to communicate openly with the client and team.
• Coordinate with resource management on allocation of resources.
• Engage, communicate, and collaborate with diverse teams (internal and external) and all levels of management while owning and leading projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and client project alignment and status meetings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members and present to small‑ and medium‑size groups.
• Maintain internal project management systems.
• Identify process improvements and proactively recommend solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 3‑5 years of experience.
• Data entry speed and accuracy extremely important. Experience with Project Management Systems, Smartsheet, Adobe Illustrator a plus.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint expected.
• Experience scoping and estimating fees is a must.
• Experience in shopper marketing is a plus.
• Experience proactively leading large, complex projects, and communicating and collaborating across teams while working with minimal supervision is required.

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance and support for adoption, surrogacy and fertility.
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more.
• Matching Gifts programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere. Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility).
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances.

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $59,850 - $74,860 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the…