Manager, Publicis Media Contracts

Company Description

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and knowledge. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace building data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way. 

Job Description

Publicis Media (PM) delivers sustainable, transparent, competitive advantage to Publicis’ media agencies and their clients. This is done through the consolidated strength of our agencies, deep understanding of our client drivers, leveraging scaled investment, marketplace innovation, and strength in partnerships.

The PM Contracts team, part of PM Operations, is primarily responsible for managing global holding company-level vendor agreements with strategic digital media & advertising technology partners on behalf of Publicis agencies & their advertiser clients. The third-party vendor contracts that the PM Contracts team negotiates and manages for Publicis are leveraged by agencies in the US and abroad and vary in scope.

In this role, the Contracts Manager will support all components of the contract life cycle for Publicis-level/Groupe-wide contracts that are managed by the PM Contracts team. This individual will also act as a liaison to Publicis agencies, in the US and abroad, as well as centralized PM practices (e.g. Partnerships, Standards, etc.) and will play a critical role in helping internal teams understand and operationalize our contractual obligations in areas ranging from data usage rights to invoicing/billing practices. 

This individual should have prior experience with contracts/contract management (ideally in the digital advertising industry (agency-side, advertiser-side, or ad tech experience)) and must possess an innate inner drive to collaborate with an extensive list of various stakeholders across the globe.

You will report to the Director, Publicis Media Contracts.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities:

• Contract management including the tracking of contract status, executions, storage, and communications
• Support active negotiations of terms and conditions with vendors/partners 
  • Facilitating internal feedback from all contributing PM, agency & local market stakeholders (e.g. finance, practice leads, etc.) and escalating issues to the relevant PM Contract team members.
• Manage & track non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that are executed with potential PM partners on behalf of the centralized PM practices
• Help manage contract-related requests internally with Publicis agencies & centralized PM practices as well as externally with PM partners
• Ensure our internal processes for managing contract-related requests satisfies the needs of the Publicis agencies and centralized PM practices we support
• Collaborate with and act as a helpful resource for Publicis agencies and centralized PM practices on contractual matters and audits escalated to the PM Contracts Team

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with contract management on an in-house legal, business affairs or contract operations team (ideally at an advertising agency or media company)
• Expertise in file management, tracking contract lifecycles
• Experience with reviewing contracts and supporting active negotiations, incorporating legal team guidance
• Possess an innate inner drive to contribute both individually and collaborating with an extensive list of various stakeholders.

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 [email protected].

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

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $105,000 annually. 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. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 08/20/2024.

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Req #24-8127