Company description
At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. We value FREEDOM, BRAVERY, IMAGINATION, and COLLABORATION. We unravel business problems with world‐changing ideas. We dig for the truth, apply innovation & creativity, then actualize to world‐class standards. We're results‐obsessed.
Overview
About the role: At Saatchi & Saatchi, collaboration is everything. Our traffic team works closely across disciplines to bring balance, clarity and flow to a fast‐moving creative environment — supporting teams to do their best work from start to finish.
We're now looking for an experienced Traffic Manager to lead creative resourcing in Sydney, working across a diverse client patch while feeding into our broader creative operations hub.
As a Traffic Manager, you'll take ownership of workflow, resourcing and timelines across Sydney‐based clients. You'll be the calm, common‐sense voice in a busy creative environment — balancing priorities, negotiating timelines and ensuring teams are set up for success.
This is a hands‐on role for someone who understands how great creative moves from idea to execution. You'll bring clarity, pace and structure to the workflow, working closely with creatives, producers and account teams, with the support of a connected national traffic team.
What you'll be doing day to day
* Managing end‐to‐end creative workflow and resourcing across multiple clients
* Leading internal WIPs and maintaining up‐to‐date creative roadmaps
* Scheduling creative and internal reviews, briefings and debriefs
* Reviewing timelines, identifying risks early and negotiating practical solutions
* Partnering with account, creative, production and operations teams to keep work moving
* Ensuring briefs are complete and teams are properly set up before work begins
* Tracking job progress, managing dependencies and escalating issues when required
* Supporting pitches and new business work as needed
* Managing award entries, timelines and submissions across key shows
* Owning Saatchi & Saatchi social workflow, including planning and preparing award shortlist and winner tiles using existing Figma templates
* Championing process, best practice and continuous improvement across the agency
What we're looking for
* Proven experience in traffic management or creative resourcing within a creative / integrated agency environment
* Or background working in a creative agency within account management, project management, production coordination or as a creative EA, with readiness to step into a traffic role
* Strong understanding of creative and production processes
* Experience working in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven creative environment
* Confidence managing multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
* Financial awareness, including comfort managing scopes, timings and resourcing
* Excellent project management, organisational and time management skills
* High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Calm, confident negotiator with a high level of diplomacy
* Solutions‐focused problem solver who can prioritise and make things happen
* Resilient, adaptable and able to remain composed under pressure
* Proactive, collaborative and team‐oriented, contributing positively to the workplace
* Passionate about delivering great creative work to a high standard
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and project management tools such as Trello and Smartsheet (or similar)
At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe nothing is impossible. You'll be part of a dynamic team where innovation and strategic excellence thrive. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.
Additional information
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
* A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
* A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
* Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
* A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
* A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
* Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
* Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
* Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
* Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all‐in‐one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
* A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery‐forward culture for all employees with life‐threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
* Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.
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