About the job
Role Title: Director – Product & Solutions
Reporting to: Chief Product Officer
Location: India (Mumbai)
Role Type: Individual Contributor | Central Groupe Role
Job Description
This role will support integrated growth initiatives for Publicis Groupe India by helping connect brands, practices, and capabilities across agencies. The VP / Director – Product & Solutions will work closely with senior leaders and practice heads to coordinate multi-disciplinary solutions and improve collaboration across teams.
The role does not carry P&L ownership but requires strong coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Success will be measured by contribution to integrated pitches, improved collaboration across agencies, and support in expanding relationships with key clients.
Core Responsibilities:
– Support the coordination of incoming integrated leads, RFPs, and pitches across Creative, Digital, Tech, Content, Production, Experiential, CRM, and Commerce.
– Assist in developing integration approaches for pitches and ongoing engagements.
– Maintain and update the Top 20 client knowledge system—tracking opportunities, overlaps, and white spaces.
– Work with the CPO and agency leaders to prepare materials and inputs for growth conversations with key clients.
– Coordinate with global, regional, and local stakeholders to support integrated opportunities.
– Help identify repeatable cross-practice solutions and document best practices.
– Facilitate collaboration across teams and help resolve operational or structural gaps in integrated projects.
Candidate Profile:
– Around 9–12 years of experience in integrated marketing, consulting, strategy, or account leadership roles.
– Experience working in agencies, consulting firms, or marketing organizations with cross-functional teams.
– Exposure to FMCG or large consumer brands is preferred but not mandatory.
– Good understanding of brand solutions, digital, CRM, commerce, and technology.
– Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
– Ability to work in matrix structures and manage multiple workstreams.
Success Traits
– Structured thinking and attention to detail
– Collaborative mindset
– Commercial awareness
– Comfort working in fast-moving, cross-team environments
– Proactive and solutions-oriented approach
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