Senior Executive - Project Management - Growth & Innovation
Full-time
Company Description
Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One".
Job Description
As a Senior Executive - Project Management in Growth & Innovation, you will be responsible for supporting in managing projects aimed at driving innovation and growth for our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that promote new ideas, products, services, and technologies that drive revenue growth and enhance our competitive position in the market.
A core focus will be managing the innovation program of the group as well as the growth community across the organization by driving the rhythm of meetings, identifying opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge, fostering a culture of innovation and growth, and promoting best practices in project management.
Main Tasks
Technical & Product
Support in developing and executing project plans that promote innovation and growth, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Act as a liaison between the innovation and growth community and senior leadership, providing regular updates on community activities and outcomes, and advocating for the community's needs and priorities. Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful project outcomes. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Support in managing cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, marketers, and business analysts, to ensure successful project execution and completion. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement programs that support the growth community, such as training and development initiatives, networking events, and innovation hacks.
Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency
Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Manage project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed to mitigate potential impact on project timelines and deliverables. Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and project budgets. Monitor and analyze community engagement and participation, and use insights to continuously improve the effectiveness of community management efforts.
Innovative & Analytical Mindset
Learning new technologies: Working in a role that focuses on driving innovation and growth, you will need to lead on how to apply new technologies, tools, and platforms that can be leveraged to drive business growth. This includes staying up to date with emerging trends in areas such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain. Experimenting with new ideas: As part of your role, you will be responsible for identifying and promoting new ideas that have the potential to drive growth. This means you will have the opportunity to experiment with new strategies, tactics, and approaches, and to learn from both successes and failures. As a Senior Executive - Project Management in Growth & Innovation, you will have the opportunity to foster a culture of innovation within your organization. This includes encouraging colleagues to think creatively, to take risks, and to embrace new ideas and approaches. By creating an environment that values innovation, you can help to drive ongoing learning and experimentation within the organization.
People & Leadership
Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area. Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration. Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner. Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment. Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view. Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients. Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own. Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution. Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.
Self
Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner. Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility. Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business. Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things. Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance. Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth. Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives. Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness. Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field. At least 2-3 years of experience in project management, with a preference for advertising, content, digital, innovation or growth. Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions. Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Senior Executive - Project Management - Growth & Innovation
DMC11, Dubai, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
