Manager, Strategic Development Operations
About The Position
As a key partner to the VP, Strategic Development Lead, this role provides essential research, coordination, and project management support to drive growth for the Groupe. The Manager will act as a detail-oriented project coordinator and account researcher, playing a hands-on role in ensuring strategic initiatives, prospect pursuits, and executive engagement programs are delivered with consistency, precision, and follow-through. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is organized, curious, and eager to learn, while making a visible impact on high-priority projects.
Requirements
- 3-5 years' experience in project management, account management, research, or strategic operations in a fast-paced or client-service environment.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Skilled in conducting research and distilling findings into actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, able to manipulate data and develop polished executive-ready deliverables.
- Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable; thrives in dynamic environments
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day project workflows across priority initiatives and prospect pursuits.
- Maintain trackers, timelines, and task lists to ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare progress updates and materials for internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Conduct research on prospects, categories, and competitors to inform engagement strategies.
- Analyze and visualize data in Excel (pivot tables, trend analysis) to surface insights.
- Translate data into polished, executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint.
- Create concise briefs, one-pagers, and background materials for senior leadership.
- Maintain an organized repository of profiles, insights, and reusable resources.
- Capture decisions, action items, and follow-ups to keep projects moving forward.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and agency partners to ensure alignment.
- Provide executional support to the VP, including intake, prioritization, and follow-through on initiatives.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
