Job Information
Publicis Groupe Project Manager in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Company Description
CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.
CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates for this role must be able to work out of our Philadelphia, New York, or Chicago offices.
The Producer leads the production of multi-channel projects of medium size or complexity, and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of high quality deliverables that power client satisfaction, meet business requirements, and balance client and agency economics. May career-manage another.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge
PM Technical Skills: Proficient in project managing via a flexible approach. Well-versed in production needs; considered an expert in at least one channel (interactive/digital, print, or video) but understands other mediums well enough to be a strategic problem solver
SOWs: Prepares accurate statements of work, with quick turnaround time and minimal revisions. Creates or reviews statement of work documentation; accountable for top-down and bottom-up budgets to ensure scopes accurately reflect required work effort
Client finances: Accurately calculates cost-to-complete estimates
Thought Process: Regularly demonstrates critical thinking skills
Technology: Continuously learning technology and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
Agency process: Advocate and champion of agency processes
Strategy
Project Plans: Creates and manages master project plans and timelines via a cross-capability collaborative approach
Quality Control: Ensures team adherence to QC plan
Process improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to adjust processes for efficiencies. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and to create efficiencies and suggests alternative solutions
Trouble shoot: Solution oriented. Brings problems with potential solutions to the attention of management.
Conflict resolution: Arbitrates team conflicts and facilitates cross-capability solutions
Resource allocation: Leads resource allocation discussions on the project-level with cross-capability team
Collaboration: Keeps team informed of changes. Communicates clearly and frequently. Leads team communication plan; monitors and adjusts as needed to ensure effective and efficient communication.
Project risk: Identifies and monitors project risks; leads mitigation plans
Tactics and Execution
Execution: Manages production of engagements from award to completion
Change process: Manages change request process, identifying and documenting changes in scope
Internal Relationships and Team Leadership: Positive influence within department. Develops strong and positive working relationships with other departments/ stakeholders
Management: May mentor and direct the activity of an Associate or Senior Associate
Estimates: Provides accurate and realistic cost-to-complete estimates and forecasts for assigned projects
Culture: Promotes and contributes to business unit’s culture and environment
On-boarding: On boards new team members to the brand/ agency process
Client Relationship
Client process: Has intimate understanding of client processes and priorities
Managing expectations: Ensures that appropriate client and internal stakeholder expectations are managed
Communication and Writing: Lead role in ensuring timely, accurate client documentation and correspondence (for internal team). Presents complex data or messages in a clear, succinct, compelling manner
Deliverables: Ensures production deliverables meet client requirements
Qualifications
Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project is a plus
Knowledge of digital and pharma preferred
Exhibits Integrity and Trust
Exhibits Self Development
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required
Demonstrates progression in level of responsibility within a professional project management environment
Agency or digital project experience preferred
Experience in communications or marketing environment preferred
Additional Information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
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.
CoLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com .
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $58,500 - $92,000 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 position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/1/2024.