Junior Business Services Project Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's third largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to more than 4,000 people serving a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, health and marketing agencies. digital. We offer technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. . In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and deploys platforms, applications, and tools to improve productivity, foster collaboration, and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive in a spirit of innovation that is felt around the world. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Job Description

As a Project Manager working under the ReSources Business Services team, your role will involve managing a variety of projects aimed at improving and streamlining business processes across multiple disciplines. Your initial focus will be on business integration projects, including critical payroll and benefits onboarding projects, business service transitions, large employee transfer initiatives, and ongoing enhancements of the Integration playbook.

You should have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple tasks and priorities.  You will have interactions with customers, cross-functional teams, and external vendors. Therefore, strong communication skills are essential to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, understand their requirements, and keep all parties informed about project progress.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Business Administration) or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on project management experience within a shared services environment
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite products 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Clarizen, Microsoft Project)
  • M&A Integration experience or familiarity with business integration projects
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Core Competencies

  • Project Planning: Lead and coordinate a diverse range of business integration projects, ensuring proper project governance, reporting, adherence to timelines, successful execution, and achievement of integration project objectives.
  • Business Analysis: Keen business acumen with ability to ramp up quickly on existing/new business and shared service processes.
  • Change Management: Handle changes in project scope, schedule, or resources effectively. Assess the impact of changes and communicate updates to relevant parties.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize negative impacts on project success. Provides an “early warning” to others when progress is not being made in a timely manner.
  • Stakeholder Management:  Engagement with key stakeholders, addressing concerns and managing their expectations.
  • Organizational Skills: Proactive, independent worker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Collaboration Skills: Proficient at working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and managing both onsite and offshore resources in a remote/virtual environment.  Participates in group discussions and can consistently answer any questions brought forth by other team members. 
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences.  Assisting the Director, M&A Integrations with regular project updates, status reports, and progress reviews.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and implement best practices to enhance overall project delivery efficiency.
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