At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.
Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy to work in-office three days per week and remotely the other two days each week.
Overview
The VP, Project Management Director is a senior operational leader with clear ownership over how work is delivered at Saatchi & Saatchi NY. This role is responsible for defining the vision, structure, and standards for project management across the agency, and for evolving those systems to support both current business needs and future growth.
This role requires a leader with a strong point of view on what excellent, modern project management looks like—including the strategic use of AI, automation, and PM tooling—and the executive presence to champion that vision across the agency. The ideal candidate brings experience likely from multi-client agency environments, understands how to operate in ambiguity, and can meet the business where it is while steadily raising the bar.
The VP, Project Management Director will lead and grow a high-performing team of project managers and producers while establishing scalable, flexible operating models. As a central connector across account management, creative, strategy, production, resource management, and finance, this role drives alignment, accountability, and operational excellence through strong communication, influence, and leadership.
Responsibilities
• Own the end-to-end vision and execution of the project management function.
• Establish and evolve unified workflow standards.
• Act as a visible operational leader with executive presence.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across campaigns.
• Serve as the primary operational partner to senior leadership.
• Lead disciplined budget forecasting and oversight.
• Improve financial performance through smarter resourcing.
• Identify and resolve resource conflicts early.
• Champion the adoption of AI and PM tooling.
• Provide mentorship and career development for PM talent.
Qualifications
• 15+ years of experience in project management or operations leadership.
• Prior Director-level (or above) experience required.
• Proven track record of owning and scaling PM functions.
• Experience in multi-client agency models, with domestic (US) based clients.
• Clear POV on modern PM and delivery models.
• Hands-on experience and enthusiasm around PM tools and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong financial, communication, and leadership skills.
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $175,000-$200,000/annual. 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 3/15/26.
