Management & Leadership Jobs in Chicago, IL (Now Hiring) — 8,169 open — Page 381
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Director, Paid Social and Search (Performance Media)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$121k–$174k/yr
Senior+
Company Description Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and prov…
Skills: Paid Search Strategy, Paid Social Strategy, Performance Marketing, People Management, KPI Definition
Company Description Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and prov…
Skills: Paid Social Strategy, Campaign Activation, People Management, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads
Company Description A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human I…
Associate Director, Digital Product Management – AI Orchestration
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$112k–$161k/yr
Senior
Company Description Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked…
Company Description Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and prov…
Skills: Digital Media Measurement, Data Visualization, KPI Development, People Management, Statistical Analysis
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Skills: Data Analysis, Financial Tracking, Project Management, Excel, PowerPoint
Overview The Director, Digital Sales is responsible for building strong client partnerships. They will accelerate revenue expansion and provide outstanding client experiences across Epsilon's media and retail media pract…
Company Description Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transforma…
Skills: Media Strategy, Media Investment, Commercial Strategy, Financial Analysis, RFP Response
Company Description A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human I…
Company Description Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and prov…
Skills: Programmatic Campaign Management, DSP Management, DMP Setup, Client Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy
Company Description Mars United℠ Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide cap…
Skills: Programmatic Media, Meta Ads, Paid Social, Campaign Optimization, RFP Development
Company Description Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands. Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and prov…
Skills: Digital Media Measurement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, KPI Development, Marketing Investment Planning
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Skills: Inventory Management, Compliance, FIFO Compliance, Order Fulfillment, Staff Training
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Our mission at Too Good To Go is to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Too Good To Go, you’ll join a team that cares about developing strategic…
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Skills: Corporate Bond Trading, Quantitative Modeling, Risk Management, Relative Value Analysis, Real-time Execution
PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of tho…
Skills: Data Visualization, Taxonomy Strategy, Project Management, QA Resolution, Data Collection
Director, Paid Social and Search (Performance Media)
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$121k–$174k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Paid Family Care, Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Support, Pet Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, Health/Wellness/Comfort Reimbursements, Tuition Assistance
Posted 53d ago
Apply by Aug 8
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and develop high-performing paid search and social teams to drive business impact and strategic vision for clients. Own end-to-end performance media strategy, financial stewardship, and serve as a senior advisor to stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires over 7 years of performance marketing experience with at least 4 years of people management experience. Must possess deep expertise in search and social platforms, strong analytical skills, and executive-level presence.
Full job description
Company Description
Starcom is the world's first standalone media agency, a storied innovator that continues to lead the way for many of the world's best brands.
Starcom has long been the professional birthplace and proving ground for marketing leaders – CEOs, CMOs, sales leaders, and technology pioneers – and we continue to drive the industry with peerless talent and relentless innovation.
From the start, we've known that achieving growth for our clients requires understanding and connecting with real people where they live and work, in ways they value.
In an AI era, we remain ""Guided By Humanity,"" a phrase that describes our foundational belief that human expertise must remain in the driver's seat, supported by the best processes and technology.
With our proprietary capabilities and Publicis Media's industry-leading resources and clout, we create ideas that move people and drive transformative business outcomes for brands.
Overview
The Director, Paid Social and Search is a performance media leader responsible for setting the strategic vision and driving business impact across clients’ paid search and paid social programs. This role owns end‑to‑end strategy, performance, and financial stewardship across search and social, while serving as a client advisor and people leader.
You will guide teams through an evolving performance media landscape—shaping innovation, championing best practices, and ensuring search and social are fully integrated into holistic media strategies. This role balances strategic leadership, operational excellence, talent development, and accountability for business results.
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop high‑performing paid search and paid social teams, ensuring campaigns meet or exceed performance, financial, and quality goals
Own paid search and paid social strategy across platforms, aligning activation and optimization to broader brand and business objectives
Serve as a trusted senior advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, fostering strong, long‑term relationships
Define success frameworks, including KPIs, measurement approaches, testing methodologies, and optimization strategies across search and social
Guide teams in applying advanced optimization techniques, platform automation, and AI‑enabled tools with sound strategic judgment
Champion the value of performance media by educating clients and internal teams on platform innovation, emerging capabilities, and industry best practices
Deliver clear, compelling presentations that communicate strategy, insights, performance results, and forward‑looking opportunities
Own financial management for assigned accounts, including forecasting, staffing plans, and overall account health
Partner closely with cross‑channel leaders (analytics, programmatic, paid social, search, and broader media teams) to deliver integrated solutions
Establish and reinforce best practices, quality assurance standards, and scalable processes across search and social operations
Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, categories, and objectives to proactively shape strategic recommendations
Drive thought leadership on emerging trends, technologies, and responsible AI usage to enhance performance, insights, and operational efficiency
Foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning across teams
Coach, mentor, and develop talent through training, feedback, and performance management
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in performance marketing, paid search, paid social, or digital media with increasing responsibility
4+ years of people management experience, including leading managers and senior practitioners
Proven experience driving results across brand and performance objectives using paid search and paid social
Deep understanding of paid search and social platforms, optimization methodologies, and measurement frameworks
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Executive‑level presence with comfort presenting to and influencing senior client stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity while balancing strategic vision and operational detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Additional Information
Starcom 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.
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 U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
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: USD $121,315.00 - USD $174,300.00/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 8/2/2026.
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