Operations Manager

Zenith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,065 - 66,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Zenith is seeking a Manager, Operations in Chicago to execute core operational processes across client accounts. This role ensures delivery excellence, financial accuracy, and collaboration with various teams including Strategy, Investment, and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years in operations or finance. Benefits include robust medical and flexible care options, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in operations, finance, project management, or data analysis.
• Experience in media, marketing, consulting, or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own project management and timeline tracking across multiple workstreams.
• Support financial reporting, budget tracking, and billing reconciliation.
• Execute standardized operational processes and identify process improvements.
• Act as key point of coordination across teams and communicate risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Operational systems

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Operations is responsible for executing core operational processes across client accounts, ensuring delivery excellence, financial accuracy, and adherence to standardized workflows. This role partners cross‑functionally with Strategy, Investment, Finance, and Client teams to manage timelines, reporting, and operational execution.

Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Own project management and timeline tracking across multiple workstreams
• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time and accurately
• Manage competing priorities and elevate risks proactively

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Support financial reporting, budget tracking, and billing reconciliation
• Ensure accuracy across systems
• Partner with Finance and offshore teams on reconciliation and QA

Process Execution & Optimization

• Execute and enforce standardized operational processes and best practices
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
• Support implementation of new workflows, tools, and automation

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as key point of coordination across Strategy, Investment, Finance, and Client teams
• Ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
• Communicate risks and issues clearly to stakeholders

Systems & Data Management

• Provide support and oversight of operational systems and tools
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance across platforms
• Assist with system troubleshooting and user support

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical mindset with comfort working in data‑heavy environments
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative and solution‑oriented
• 1–3 years experience in operations, finance, project management, or data analysis
• Experience in media, marketing, consulting, or similar environment preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in Excel and operational systems

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 [e-mail].

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

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - $66,360.00/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.

The application deadline for this job posting will be 8/4/2026.