Publicis Health · 7 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Project Management Office
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $289K/yr
15+ years expPublicis Health is the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, a leading communications holding company. They are seeking a Senior Vice President of Project Management Office to lead transformation in project management, ensuring operational efficiency and excellence in healthcare advertising.
AdvertisingHealth CareMarketing
Responsibilities
Spearhead the ongoing transformation of the project management capability—shifting from managing traditional agency workflows and outputs to being the seamless force that removes friction and drives excellence
Hands-on leadership of the project management team
Oversee scoping, staffing, and delivery of $50MM+ in annual project work across brands and channels
Collaborate with agency leadership to optimize scoping, pricing, and resource models that balance client value with agency profitability
Champion documentation and communication standards – status reports, financial tracking, scopes, timelines, change orders, burn reports and forecasting, and asset management
Implement structured post-mortems and operational reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and institutionalized
Identify and mitigate delivery risks and ensure operational resilience
Leverage data and analytics to identify performance trends, forecast operational needs, and guide strategic decision-making
Establish feedback loops that use metrics to inform continuous improvement and innovation
Drive onboarding and change management across the agency and client organizations, leading SOP development and training initiatives
Qualification
Required
15+ years in a digital-first creative services organization, with deep experience across strategy, analytics, creative, technology, editorial, media, production, and finance as well as some years of experience within the pharmaceutical vertical
Track record of leading digital transformation initiatives, including workflow optimization, platform implementation, and process redesign
Proven success leading large-scale, integrated campaigns across multiple channels (digital, print, experiential, HCP, patient)
Deep experience leading cross-functional teams including strategy, creative, medical, analytics, technology and production
Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients, including senior stakeholders, procurement teams, and PMOs
Experience managing complex budgets, timelines, and resource planning across portfolios exceeding $50MM+ annually
Expertise with pharmaceutical promotional regulatory requirements, MLR processes and compliance standards, including subpart e/h approvals
Strategic problem solver who can adapt frameworks and processes to meet the unique needs of each client
Strong understanding of how to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve speed, and support smarter decision-making
Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and systems (e.g., Workfront, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)
Exceptional communication and leadership skills – able to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across disciplines
Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Comfortable navigating global and local dynamics, ensuring operational strategies are scalable yet sensitive to market-specific needs
High integrity and professionalism – serving as a trusted face of the agency both internally and externally
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Publicis Health
Publicis Health is a marketing and advertising company specializing in healthcare communications solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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