Vice President, Program Management

PUBLICIS GROUPE • Birmingham, MI

56d • $163,210 - $223,400

About The Position

We are seeking a Vice President, Program Management to join our team. This position will build and lead a PMO for a comprehensive, multi-year program for an automotive client account involving large teams across various clients, agencies, and partners. Your role will focus on driving Agile-at-scale execution and driving complex initiatives using different methologies, ensuring they are delivered on schedule and within budget. Engaging with C-level stakeholders, you will act as a strategic partner, facilitating executive meetings and delivering insightful reports. Leading a high-performing Program Management team, you will foster a culture of excellence and alignment with contractual and financial goals. Your proven track record in managing large-scale, complex multi-channel digital programs and standing up new clients in a fast-moving agency environment, along with your ability to build successful relationships with executive leaders, will be key to your success in this role. Experience with SmartSheet and program management software is required, with a preference for Adobe Workfront experience. Automotive industry experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Program management experience that includes working in a fast-moving digital agency environment
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end management of large-sized, complex digital programs for a client or multiple clients across multiple channels such as, digital media, CRM, social, OLV, etc.
• Strong executive presence and credibility with C-level stakeholders.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically, translating complex technical concepts across domains.
• Experience working with onshare and offshore teams.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programs on time and within budget.
• Ability to create Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project plans for large programs and multiple projects.
• Experience with Program Management software required. SmartSheet and Adobe Workfront experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive experience is preferred.
• Experience with Program Management software required. SmartSheet and Adobe Workfront experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-year, cross-functional program (150-200+ team members across client, agency, and partners).
• Drive Agile-at-scale execution (e.g., SAFe-like planning), leveraging deep experience in complex tech platforms.
• Oversee multi-stream initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models, ensuring alignment with best practices and client expectations.
• Build and scale a PMO tailored for a large automotive program with global and cross-agency stakeholders.
• Define governance frameworks, delivery processes, and performance metrics.
• Standardize tools, reporting, and escalation protocols for transparency and consistency.
• Act as strategic partner to client and internal executives across delivery, finance, and operations.
• Facilitate steering committees and governance forums; deliver executive-level reporting and insights.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of PMs and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and agility.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Delivery teams to align program goals with contractual and financial objectives.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

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