Project Manager

Publicis Groupe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,800 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe's MSL in Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for our Consumer team to own projects from intake through completion.

The role requires 2-3+ years in project or delivery management within an integrated agency, with strong organizational skills and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and rigorous scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of progressive experience in project, program or delivery management within an integrated agency environment.
• Proven success managing multiple, concurrent projects and programs with cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and financial tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who remains calm under pressure.
• Proactive self-starter who successfully holds themselves and others accountable.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains detailed project plans, schedules and workflows
• Owns delivery of projects and programs from planning through execution and launch
• Serves as the primary owner of project plans, timelines, scopes, budgets, risks and dependencies, staying closely involved in all details
• Drives day-to-day delivery across assigned work, proactively resolving issues
• Identifies risks early and partners with leads to address scope, resourcing or timing challenges
• Participates retrospectives / post‑mortems, and applies learnings immediately to improve future delivery
• Demonstrates disciplined use of PM best practices through direct ownership, not just oversight
• Drives clear communication across teams and stakeholders through status updates, documentation and proactive alignment
• Supports scope development, estimates, SOWs and staffing plans
• Solution-oriented and deeply accountable

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Organization

Accountability

Job description

Company Description

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the (ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year.

Overview

What we’re looking for: A Project Manager for our Consumer team, out of our Atlanta office.

Who we’re looking for: A hands on, detailed oriented PM who can own projects and programs from intake through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains detailed project plans, schedules and workflows
• Owns delivery of projects and programs from planning through execution and launch
• Serves as the primary owner of project plans, timelines, scopes, budgets, risks and dependencies, staying closely involved in all details
• Drives day-to-day delivery across assigned work, proactively resolving issues
• Identifies risks early and partners with leads to address scope, resourcing or timing challenges
• Participates retrospectives / post‑mortems, and applies learnings immediately to improve future delivery
• Demonstrates disciplined use of PM best practices through direct ownership, not just oversight
• Drives clear communication across teams and stakeholders through status updates, documentation and proactive alignment
• Supports scope development, estimates, SOWs and staffing plans
• Solution-oriented and deeply accountable

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of progressive experience in project, program or delivery management within an integrated agency environment
• Proven success managing multiple, concurrent, projects and programs with cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and financial tracking
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who remains calm under pressure
• Proactive self-starter who successfully holds themselves and others accountable

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.

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $80,000.00/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. 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 7/13/2026.