Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 100 countries and employing about 80,000 professionals.  The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

The Publicis Groupe Growth team is responsible for accelerating Groupe transformation to high growth businesses and solutions through the development of company-wide strategies for new market entry, client development, and integration. This team is responsible for driving the Publicis Groupe vision of the Power of One – the connectivity of the company’s four solution hubs (Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Sapient, and Publicis Health) – fostering collaboration throughout the Groupe and infusing Epsilon data and technology to maximize client value. 

Within the broader Growth organization, the Corporate Strategy & Development team directly supports the Chief Growth Officer to develop the Groupe-wide growth strategy through cross-functional consulting style projects across product and go-to-market strategy. The team is also focused on leading inorganic growth opportunities across Publicis Groupe, inclusive of M&A strategy, integration, and the incubation of high growth new businesses.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Corporate Strategy & Development will partner across the broader company to:

• Develop product and commercial strategy to solve key business challenges through the design and management of cross-functional, consulting-style projects
• Conduct market analysis and strategic planning to define long term company strategy and vision
• Incorporate client feedback to inform product strategy and product marketing materials
• Support the acquisition and integration of new businesses across Publicis Groupe
• Develop the strategy and manage the launch of new products, commercial motions, and service offerings
• Build trusted relationships across the various Publicis teams, organizations, and partners
• Create and present materials for executive management reviews

The ideal candidate should understand technology, media, and strategy that includes direct experience with strategy, corporate development, product marketing, or commercial operations groups. Being well versed in executive presentation, PowerPoint design, persuasive writing/narrative development, and project management are all desired skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Economics, or Strategy related discipline, pre-MBA candidates preferred
• 4-7 years of relevant experience
• Established credibility with senior leaders and management
• Demonstrated excellent skills in slide design, analysis, writing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 

Compensation Range: $91,000-$154,000. 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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.