Manager, Workplace Experience

PUBLICIS GROUPE • New York, NY

63d

About The Position

The Workplace Experience Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving workplace culture, operational excellence, and employee engagement across the APEX Exchange offices in New York City, Chicago, and Atlanta. This position goes beyond day-to-day operations to strategically shape how teams connect, collaborate, and experience their work environment. As a culture builder and operational leader, the ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and skilled at managing complex workflows across locations. They will lead employee engagement initiatives, office operations, and cross-functional committee coordination, while partnering closely with Facilities, Leadership, and other internal stakeholders to execute programs that reflect the values and energy of the APEX brand. This individual should demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and exceptional communication skills. They must thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high standards of execution.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities coordination, or employee engagement roles
• Demonstrated experience leading internal committees or cultural initiatives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proactive communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-location programs
• Passion for creating meaningful employee experiences and inclusive environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal Culture and APEX Gives Back Committees, including setting agendas, guiding workflows, and ensuring initiatives are executed across all three offices.
• Serve as the central point of coordination for all workplace experience programs, including cultural events, DEI celebrations, wellness activities, and team-building efforts.
• Plan and execute office-wide engagement initiatives and social events that foster connectivity and celebrate employee milestones.
• Coordinate and manage U.S.-based Town Halls across NY, CHI, and ATL, partnering with leadership and communications teams to align messaging and logistics.
• Oversee and maintain office operations, including supplies, facilities support, vendor management, and budget tracking.
• Manage snack and pantry programs, ensuring inventory aligns with team preferences, dietary needs, and seasonal offerings.
• Partner with IT/AV teams to ensure conference room technology and shared spaces remain functional, modern, and meeting-ready.
• Develop and maintain processes and documentation related to procurement, budgeting, and vendor engagement.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members regarding office operations, updates, and expectations.
• Travel periodically to Chicago and Atlanta offices to support onsite operations, reinforce cultural consistency, and build local partnerships.
• Execute a range of special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by leadership.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees