Project Leader

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World program

Job summary

Saatchi & Saatchi X in Cincinnati is seeking a detail-oriented leader to drive and own project deliverables both on-site and remotely. You will partner with Account Leadership and Creative to own client meetings and drive communications.

The role requires managing work between Saatchi, internal teams and the Client, in a fast-paced environment with a three-day in-office weekly schedule. Strong Excel/PowerPoint, and scope-estimating skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience.
• Data entry speed and accuracy extremely important.
• Experience with Project Management Systems, Smartsheet, Adobe Illustrator a plus.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint expected.
• Experience scoping and estimating fees is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead, own, and manage workflow and timing to implement process and create work plans.
• Create project scopes based upon project brief.
• Monitor scope status and identify scope changes and impact to client estimate/budgets.
• Understand and adhere to client stewardship policies and procedures.
• Facilitate client billing process in partnership with cross-functional team.
• Create detailed project schedules based on scope of work outlined.
• Use system tools to build schedules, assign and maintain work to-dos.
• Drive team and client accountability for delivery of work on time and on budget.
• Provide real-time status updates on scope, timing, costs, and next steps.
• Serves as primary client contact for all project ownership related to scope, timing, and costs.
• Use job alerts, emails, and status meetings to communicate openly with the client and team.
• Coordinate with resource management on allocation of resources.
• Engage, communicate, and collaborate with diverse teams and levels of management.

Skills

Data entry

PM systems

Smartsheet

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Fees estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex.

Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it.

Overview

An organized and detail-oriented leader with proven capabilities for driving, owning, and leading project deliverables on-site and remotely. An individual who can partner closely with Account Leadership and Creative to own and lead internal and external Client meetings and

drive appropriate Client communication. An upbeat, self-motivated personality is a must, and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment is critical. Partner closely with cross-functional teams and the Client to understand program details, timing, and scope of initiatives. Role will be responsible for owning and executing work between Saatchi, internal teams and the Client.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, own, and manage workflow and timing to implement process and create work plans.
• Create project scopes based upon project brief.
• Monitor scope status and identify scope changes and impact to client estimate/budgets throughout life of projects.
• Understand and adhere to client stewardship policies and procedures.
• Facilitate client billing process in partnership with cross-functional team.
• Create detailed project schedules based on scope of work outlined.
• Use system tools to build schedules, assign and maintain work to-dos.
• Drive team and client accountability for delivery of work on time and on budget.
• Provide real-time status updates on scope, timing, costs, and next steps.
• Serves as primary client contact for all project ownership related to scope, timing, and costs.
• Use job alerts, emails, and status meetings to communicate openly with the client and team.
• Coordinate with resource management on allocation of resources.
• Responsible for engaging, communicating, and collaborating with diverse teams (internal and external) and all levels of management while owning and leading projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and client project alignment and status meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members, and present to small- and medium-size groups.
• Responsible for maintaining internal project management systems.
• Responsible for identifying process improvements and proactively recommending solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 3-5 yearsof experience
• Data entry speed and accuracy extremely important. Experience with Project Management Systems, Smartsheet, Adobe Illustrator a plus.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint expected.
• Experience scoping and estimating fees is a must.
• Experience in shopper marketing is a plus.
• Experience proactively leading large, complex projects, and communicating and collaborating across teams while working with minimal supervision is required.

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.

Saatchi & Saatchi X 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.

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

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Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $76,000.00/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 12/1/2026.