Group Vice President, Technology

Publicis Groupe; Illinois; On-site; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm is seeking a Group Vice President, Technology to champion client engagements across accounts. This position, requiring 15 years of experience, will focus on driving business growth, leading development pitches, and nurturing team success. The role includes overseeing financial management and fostering strategic partnerships, while upholding a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and demonstrate comprehensive expertise across technology and business development.

Benefits

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers

Tuition Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• 15 years of industry experience leading multiple accounts.
• Proven business development success and strong project management skills.
• Exceptional mentoring skills to nurture leadership within the group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the success and profitability of client engagements.
• Lead business development pitches and establish strategic partnerships.
• Foster a high-performance culture within teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Financial Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Job description

Company description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

As a Group Vice President, Technology, you will be responsible for overseeing the success and profitability of client engagements across multiple accounts. With a minimum of 15 years of industry experience, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of engagements, driving growth, and fostering long-term relationships with clients. You will lead business development pitches to potential clients, contribute to drafting SOWs, and establish strategic partnerships with third parties. Additionally, you will have a comprehensive understanding of project management, client management, and financial management principles, collaborating closely with account leadership and senior partners to drive growth and profitability. As a mentor and leader, you will nurture the growth and success of leaders within the group, fostering a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple accounts, overseeing the success and profitability of client engagements.
• Shape the strategic direction of engagements, identifying market trends and opportunities.
• Lead business development pitches to potential clients and contribute to drafting SOWs.
• Establish strategic partnerships and foster long-term relationships with clients and third parties.
• Understand project management, client management, and financial management principles, collaborating with account leadership and senior collaborators to drive growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with account leadership and senior collaborators to develop and implement business strategies.
• Act as an SME on multiple Razorfish tech career paths and demonstrate cross-discipline expertise across tech, delivery, account, strategy, and creative.
• Foster strong relationships with key clients and partners, positioning Razorfish as a leader in the industry.
• Represent Razorfish in industry forums, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.

People Management Responsibilities

• Create a high-performance culture within your teams, promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Support the professional development of team members, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Mentor and develop leaders within the group, fostering a high-performance culture and nurturing their growth and success.

Qualifications

Education & Previous Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of industry experience, with a focus on leading multiple accounts and driving business growth and profitability.
• Proven track record of successful business development, including leading pitches and contributing to the creation of SOWs.
• Strong understanding of project management, client management, and financial management principles.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to foster a high-performance culture and nurture the growth and success of leaders within the group.
• Comprehensive cross-discipline expertise across tech, delivery, account, strategy, and creative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capability to build strong relationships with clients, collaborators, and industry professionals.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and participation in industry forums, conferences, or other thought leadership initiatives.

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

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

Compensation Range: $176700 - $263655. 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 7/31/25.