Senior Vice President of Operations - Global Network Operations

Company description

PLUS+ by Publicis is PepsiCo's dedicated global marketing and media operating model, bringing together the best talent, capabilities, technology, data, and expertise from across Publicis Groupe into one integrated team. Supporting iconic brands including Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Mountain Dew, and Quaker, PLUS+ is designed to accelerate growth, innovation, and transformation at scale.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team being built from the ground up and help shape the future of marketing for one of the world's most recognized consumer brands. Team members work alongside industry-leading experts across strategy, media, commerce, analytics, data, technology, and operations while contributing to a first-of-its-kind global model launch.

If you're energized by innovation, transformation, and the chance to make a visible impact on a global business, PLUS+ offers an opportunity unlike any other in the industry.

Overview

The Senior Vice President of Operations is responsible leading the operations of our Global Capabilities teams, and working cross functionally to ensure that our teams and processes work seamlessly to deliver these capabilities to all markets. This role also has direct oversight over the core operations of the global team including financial management, project management and orchestration, and change management. This role needs to deliver proactive solutions to problems that are identified, and “see around corners” to mitigate risk before it happens. This role is a key member of the leadership team, and of the agencies Operations senior leadership organization.

Responsibilities

Global Governance Framework	Establishes the overarching governance structure required to operate the PepsiCo/Publicis network consistently.
Roles, Decision Rights & SLAs	Defines clear accountability, decision rights, handoffs and service expectations across Publicis, PepsiCo, Above Market, business teams, Performance Hub and markets.
Ways of Working & Governance Cadence	Establishes the forums, routines, communications and operating cadence required to run the network.
Global-to-Market Deployment	Coordinates deployment of Above-Market capabilities, standards and tools into markets while accounting for readiness, maturity and local requirements.
Cross-Capability Coordination	Connects capability teams so dependencies, handoffs and shared priorities are managed as one system.
Performance Hub & Market Integration	Establishes how centralized Performance Hub capabilities connect with market teams and the wider operating model.
Market & Bottler Exception Governance	Provides a structured path for legitimate market and bottler variations, including escalation, documentation, decision rights and feedback into global standards.
Finance Operations	Establishes consistent operational processes around financial management, reconciliation and related network requirements.
Campaign Workflow & Operational Quality	Establishes common processes and quality controls supporting reliable campaign delivery across the network.
Audit & Compliance	Coordinates operational controls, documentation and compliance requirements across relevant processes.
Change Management & Communications	Manages organizational change and communications required to move teams from the transition state into the future operating model.
Training, Adoption & Market Readiness	Assesses readiness and coordinates training, enablement and adoption required for markets to operate successfully within the new model.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Operations role at a Media Agency in both Client and Media/Investment Operations
• 12+ years of progressive work experience in media and advertising and 5+ years of management experience
• 5+ years working in a Global Operations role on a large/scaled global client
• Deep Change management expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions
• A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in effectively coaching and developing others 

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.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $238,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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. 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 11/16/2026.