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Omnicom Group is seeking a Project Manager to guide agency projects from initiation through delivery, balancing client needs with internal capabilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, run status meetings, and manage budgets to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.
The role emphasizes in-office work three days a week and a focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across multichannel campaigns.
YOU ARE THE REALITY CHECK The center of gravity on every project, grounding your team and guiding them toward success. You’re courageous and steadfast when it comes to what’s best for your colleagues, and you have an innate ability to balance their needs with the demands of the business. You’re a strategic problem solver with a track record of spotting solutions where others see only obstacles. You enjoy seeking out opportunities to increase efficiency. You go well beyond sending out timelines, you keep the wheels in motion. You are the master of process who rises above blind enforcement. You never lose sight of the goal, and you excel at bringing people together and keeping them engaged in its pursuit. You do the brave thing by igniting unity in your team to lead to productive and successful results.
Motivate the team by doing the right thing, displaying a high level of respect, positivity, and accountability Make decisions based on lessons learned, as well as recommendations from team members close to the project Create an environment of learning and mentorship for junior members of the team Manage conflict with a focus on identifying solutions Feel confident in asking for help and escalating issues or concerns appropriately
YOU WILL EXCEL BY: Facilitating a calm, steady environment to enable and encourage the best work
Manage your team’s adherence to the agency workflow, ensuring all projects are effectively executed and delivered successfully according to client expectations Lead Hot Sheet meetings as well as internal and client status meetings Communicate goals and priorities, ensuring tasks are accomplished on time, on budget, and error-free Develop strong instincts when it comes to employing flexibility within the process Work with team to create appropriate job estimates while managing the project financials throughout the course of the job Work closely with team leaders to determine internal resource and financial allocations, and ensure that all jobs are managed on budget, on time, and within scope Exhibit strong decision‑making skills during both internal and external finance meetings to contribute to the overall health of the business
YOU WILL EXCEL BY: Diving headfirst into new opportunities, whether it’s new media, new partners, or new processes Being an expert listener in all facets of your role and bringing proactive solutions to meet the needs of your team and the agency.
Employ a strategic approach when troubleshooting issues related to timelines and budgets to balance internal resources and client expectations Be proactive in planning ahead for all possible scenarios Share best practices for agency process and workflow based on your successes and learnings Exhibit a strong level of emotional intelligence in your daily interactions (internal and external) Determine when a conflict needs to be escalated and when it can be handled directly Act as peacemaker when necessary, using your position of neutrality to help the team come up with strong solutions while respecting different perspectives
YOU WILL EXCEL BY: Embracing creative ways to challenge, inspire, enable, and encourage the team Building your reputation as a dependable leader, even outside of your brand assignment
Bachelor’s Degree required or comparable work experience 3 years of project management experience within the advertising industry across multichannel media projects Healthcare and/or pharmaceutical experience a plus Ideally, candidate will have 2 years’ experience in digital project management Strong communication and presentation skills Strong computer skills, including MRL submission software
$70,000 - $97,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice For US Job Seekers: It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. At Omnicom Group, careers are designed for growth. We’ve purposefully crafted a transformative talent experience built with accountability in action — focused on community, impact, and opportunity.