**Company description** We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex. Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it. **Overview** We are looking for an Associate Project Leader to join our team. This person will be an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for project management. We are looking for an individual who can partner closely with Account Leadership and Creative to assist the Project Leadership team with internal and external Client meetings and support appropriate Client communication. An upbeat, self-motivated personality is a must, and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment is critical. This is a hybrid role out of our Springdale, Arkansas office and will require an in office presence 3 days/week. **Responsibilities** • Provide project support across multiple projects and/or books of business with varying timelines and budgets • Engage in internal and external client meetings and or calls, tracking action items and takeaways, to-do lists • Provide ongoing status updates to project leader • Understand and support internal team communication and awareness including timing, budget, revisions, next steps, and other aspects of the Project Management function • Provide back-up support for Project Management team members as needed • Understand how to utilize Saatchi & Saatchi X resources, ensuring that proper representation is brought together for work/projects • Develop collaborative internal relationships across all functions and departments • Respond quickly to team needs, potential problems, or issues, partnering with project leader and/or appropriate cross-functional team members to proactively solve • Assist in acquisition of client assets, equity files, stock photography, translations, and similar needs for projects and provide to team to facilitate the work **Qualifications** + 1-3 years of relevant experience + Data entry speed and accuracy extremely important + Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite expected + Experience with Smartsheets is a strong plus **Additional information** The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: -Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more -Monetary assistance and support for adoption, surrogacy and fertility -Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption -Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance -Tuition Assistance -Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more -Matching Gifts programs -Flexible working arrangements -‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) -Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $49,305 to $55,000 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, 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 6/1/2025.