Vice President Group Director, Project Management

Vice President Group Director, Project Management

Company Description

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Overview

Our Project Management team enables and executes great work in the smartest way possible. We are passionate about transforming ideas into results, as we constantly negotiate, organize and understand the ever‑changing landscape of digital marketing and technology.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do – as a Vice President, Group Director on the Project Management Team :

Lead efforts across cross‑disciplinary team to deliver the estimated business value of an approved program

Facilitate, track and monitor programs, activities and roadmaps and scope

Define and adjust processes to meet project / business needs and look for ways to improve processes while coaching teams to do the same

Lead integrated account planning sessions

Ensure internal stakeholders are kept appraised of program status

Participate in new business RFI or RFP requests when necessary

Contribute to capability model definition and management

Demonstrate strong written and oral presentation skills

Develop and articulate compelling decks and lead trainings

Manage multiple direct reports and set career and capability goals with them

Enforce team compliance to high company standards and professionalism

Participate in team and cross‑capability recruiting, interviewing and staffing

Attend training seminars and continuing education as offered

Day‑to‑Day Role

Responsible for the direction, oversight and outcome of multiple accounts, programs or processes

Problem‑solve program and project issues; assist teams in resolution and lead large teams to develop risk mitigation plans

Work with capability leads to understand business needs and help identify and solve staffing‑mix issues to meet business goals

Work with clients to establish best practice processes that meet client business needs

Demonstrate the ability to deliver constructive feedback while outlining and facilitating development plans where needed

Experience something new every day

Qualifications

Four‑year degree

12‑15 years of Project Management, Marketing or related experience

Mastery of large‑level projects and programs

PMP and / or CSM Certification (or desire to get this)

Working knowledge of enterprise tools (JIRA, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Trello)

Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL

• E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Culture Fit

Demonstrate grit and extreme ownership

Exude positivity

Not afraid to share your ideas

Meet problems head‑on and view them as opportunities

Self‑reliant and motivated

Communicate fearlessly

Additional Information

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, 401(k), 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@publicis.com .

Compensation Range :

$146,490 – $220,440 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be November 30th.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology – Advertising Services

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