Manager, Project Management

Agency:Omnicom MediaJob Function:Projects and Performance ImprovementJob Subfunction: Project and Program ManagementJob Description:Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe.The CompanyComfluence, LLC is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group and has been inspired by confident marketers seeking business advantage in a world of personalized digital marketing, where CRM and addressable channels converge, and decisions must be made in real time to aggregate effective reach and deliver the right message at the right time.Designed to inform brand strategies with real-time insights, Comfluence is a data-driven marketing agency with expert media planning and buying capabilities, among other services that include shopper marketing, marketing innovation and content activation.OverviewThe Project Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end execution and ownership of complex, cross-channel initiatives. This role goes beyond coordination — the PM is accountable for project health, risk mitigation, and delivery outcomes.The PM leads day-to-day momentum across integrated teams (Strategy, Media, Creative, and Investment), ensuring work is delivered on time, with quality, and with clear accountability. They proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and implement scalable processes that improve team velocity.This role requires a highly proactive operator who is comfortable owning ambiguity, pushing work forward, and leveraging tools and technology (including AI) to enhance delivery and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesOwn project delivery end-to-end across multiple workstreamsAccountable for timelines, milestones, and delivery outcomesIdentify risks early and define mitigation plansEscalate issues clearly and prevent delivery impactsDrive accountability across cross-functional teamsDefine owners, deliverables, and deadlinesBuild and maintain detailed project plans in SmartsheetUse tools as a system of record for tracking and reportingLeverage AI to streamline workflows and improve efficiencyLead status reporting with clear, concise updatesContinuously improve processes and ways of workingQualifications3–5 years of project management experienceStrong ownership mentality and accountability for outcomesAdvanced risk identification and mitigation capabilityHighly organized with ability to manage multiple timelinesProficient in Smartsheet or similar project management toolsComfortable experimenting with AI tools in daily workflowsStrong communicator across teams and stakeholdersWhat Success Looks LikeStakeholders trust PM as source of truthProjects delivered on time without last-minute escalationsRisks identified early and proactively mitigatedClear ownership across all workstreamsSmartsheet reflects real-time project statusAI is used to improve speed and efficiency $50,000.00 - $95,000.00Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: For US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. SummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaType: Full time