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Manager, Strategic Development Operations
- Publicis Groupe (New York, NY)
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Company description
Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.
Overview
As a key partner to the VP, Strategic Development Lead, this role provides essential research, coordination, and project management support to drive growth for the Groupe. The Manager will act as a detail-oriented project coordinator and account researcher, playing a hands-on role in ensuring strategic initiatives, prospect pursuits, and executive engagement programs are delivered with consistency, precision, and follow-through. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is organized, curious, and eager to learn, while making a visible impact on high-priority projects.
Responsibilities
Project & Program Coordination:
+ Manage day-to-day project workflows across priority initiatives and prospect pursuits.
+ Maintain trackers, timelines, and task lists to ensure deadlines are met.
+ Prepare progress updates and materials for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Account Research & Insights:
+ Conduct research on prospects, categories, and competitors to inform engagement strategies.
+ Analyze and visualize data in Excel (pivot tables, trend analysis) to surface insights.
+ Translate data into polished, executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint.
+ Create concise briefs, one-pagers, and background materials for senior leadership.
+ Maintain an organized repository of profiles, insights, and reusable resources.
Team & Stakeholder Support:
+ Capture decisions, action items, and follow-ups to keep projects moving forward.
+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams and agency partners to ensure alignment.
+ Provide executional support to the VP, including intake, prioritization, and follow-through on initiatives.
Qualifications
+ 3–5 years' experience in project management, account management, research, or strategic operations in a fast-paced or client-service environment.
+ Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
+ Skilled in conducting research and distilling findings into actionable insights.
+ Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, able to manipulate data and develop polished executive-ready deliverables.
+ Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable; thrives in dynamic environments
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 [email protected] .
Compensation Range: $79,990 - $125,925 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, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be by 10/14/2025.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
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