Senior Project Manager

Overview The Senior Project Manager is a highly capable delivery leader responsible for owning projects and programs from intake through completion. This role is deeply hands‑on, managing the details that keep work moving while applying strong judgment to balance scope, timing, resources and quality. The Senior PM operates with increasing independence, handling complex workstreams and client dynamics while knowing when to escape and collaborate. They bring structure to ambiguity, communicate clearly and contribute to a strong delivery culture through consistency and accountability. Responsibilities Project ownership & hands‑on delivery Owns delivery of projects and programs from planning through execution and launch. Serves as the primary owner of project plans, timelines, scopes, budgets, risks and dependencies, staying closely involved in all details. Drives day‑to‑day delivery across assigned work, proactively resolving issues. Identifies risks early and partners with leads to address scope, resourcing or timing challenges. Translates ambiguity into clear actionable plans that align teams around objectives, milestones and success criteria. Participates retrospectives/post‑mortems and applies learnings immediately to improve future delivery. Workflow & process excellence Creates and maintains detailed project plans, schedules and workflows. Applies project management tools, templates and best practices consistently. Demonstrates disciplined use of PM best practices through direct ownership, not just oversight. Drives clear communication across teams and stakeholders through status updates, documentation and proactive alignment. Uses data and historical insights to inform planning and decision‑making. Financial, scope & resource management Supports scope development, estimates, SOWs and staffing plans. Tracks budgets, burn and timelines and flags risks early, identifying potential mitigations/solutions. Works directly with Resource Management and discipline leads to plan, allocate and adjust resources across active and future work. Ensures accurate time tracking, financial reporting and accountability for delivery decisions. Project Management stewardship Actively engages and participates in team and agency initiatives. Models strong project management behaviours and decision making, setting a good example around quality, accountability and execution. Leans in/ mentors others when the situation calls for it. Client & agency partnership Acts as a strong partner to discipline leads and account teams. Builds credibility through transparency, follow‑through and delivery excellence. Supports new business efforts through hands‑on scoping, estimating, workflow design and delivery strategy. Benefits 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. Compensation Compensation Range: $75,050 – $107,835 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr