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Vice President Director, Project Management

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121315 - 121315
Posted: 21 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Campaigns Brand Experience Agency of the Year Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner Digitas serves the worlds leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

The Digitas culture is made up of fearless inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

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.
To help with this were looking for an outstanding Vice President Director in Project Management a
digital producer with a passion for using collaboration the creative process and emerging
technologies to produce world-class interactive experiences for our clients. Youll help create dynamic
digital experiences and integrated campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. Our project work includes
experience design and development digital and social media campaigns digital partnership
activations and promotions eCommerce and CMS implementations CRM programs and branded
content. As a Vice President Director you will not only help develop and execute the plans that allow
our teams to create exciting work youll also supervise a team of project managers and oversee large
programs of work if not an entire account. To succeed you will need to be a creative advocate strive
to be proactive have a passion for technology maintain a deep project management toolkit and
exercise excellent leadership skills. Sound like you Read on.

Requirements:
As a Vice President Director on the Project Management Team you will:
Lead efforts across cross-disciplinary teams to deliver the estimated business value of an
approved program
Facilitate track and monitor programs activities 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 apprised 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 with 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 your role includes:
Being responsible for the direction oversight and outcome of a large account program or
process
Problem-solving program and project issues; assisting teams in resolution and successfully
leading large teams to develop risk mitigation plans
Working with capability leads to understand business needs and helping identify and solving
staffing-mix issues to meet business goals
Working with clients to establish best practice processes that meet client business needs
Demonstrating the ability to deliver constructive feedback while outlining and facilitating
development plans where needed
Experiencing something new every day

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Were looking for strong impactful work experience which typically includes:
A four-year degree
10-12 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 DALLE Midjourney) is a plus especially for tasks like ideation
research or content generation
You are the right person if you:
Demonstrate grit and extreme ownership
Exude positivity
Arent afraid to share your ideas
Meet problems head-on and view them as opportunities
Are self-reliant and motivated
Communicate fearlessly

Got the sparkle Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.
Additional Information
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer

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Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were 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

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

Compensation Range: USD $121315.00 - USD $174300.00/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. 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 1/1/2028.

Required Experience:

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About Company

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more

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