OverviewAs an Agile Program / Engagement Lead at Publicis Sapient, you will partner with senior client stakeholders within the Energy & Commodities sector to deliver large-scale digital business and technology transformation initiatives. You will lead complex programs end-to-end, owning both delivery excellence and commercial performance while acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders navigating industry disruption.
You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution, guiding cross-functional, globally distributed teams to deliver measurable business outcomes across trading, operations, customer experience, and digital platforms.
Your ImpactYou will drive both
Program Delivery and Client Engagement success, including:
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment to client business objectives and measurable outcomes
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a strategic partner across Energy & Commodities clients
- Defining and implementing optimal team structures (roles, capabilities, governance) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
- Driving business value through the delivery of digital platforms, including cloud, data & analytics, trading systems, and customer experience solutions
- Managing program financials including revenue, margin, burn rate, and forecasting to ensure account health and profitability
- Leading program planning, risk management, and dependency tracking across multiple workstreams to ensure predictable delivery
- Advising clients on modern delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, product-centric models) and enabling lasting changes to ways of working
- Supporting business development activities, including shaping proposals, defining delivery models, and contributing to go-to-market strategies
Energy & Commodities Industry Focus- Bring deep understanding of Energy & Commodities markets, including areas such as trading & risk management (ETRM/CTRM), upstream/downstream operations, utilities modernization, or renewable energy transition
- Advise clients on digital transformation opportunities across trading platforms, asset optimization, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives
- Translate industry trends (e.g., energy transition, decarbonization, volatility in commodity markets) into actionable technology and business solutions
- Partner with clients to modernize legacy systems and enable data-driven decision making in complex, highly regulated environments
ResponsibilitiesYour ImpactYou will drive both
Program Delivery and Client Engagement success, including:
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment to client business objectives and measurable outcomes
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a strategic partner across Energy & Commodities clients
- Defining and implementing optimal team structures (roles, capabilities, governance) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
- Driving business value through the delivery of digital platforms, including cloud, data & analytics, trading systems, and customer experience solutions
- Managing program financials including revenue, margin, burn rate, and forecasting to ensure account health and profitability
- Leading program planning, risk management, and dependency tracking across multiple workstreams to ensure predictable delivery
- Advising clients on modern delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, product-centric models) and enabling lasting changes to ways of working
- Supporting business development activities, including shaping proposals, defining delivery models, and contributing to go-to-market strategies
Energy & Commodities Industry Focus- Bring deep understanding of Energy & Commodities markets, including areas such as trading & risk management (ETRM/CTRM), upstream/downstream operations, utilities modernization, or renewable energy transition
- Advise clients on digital transformation opportunities across trading platforms, asset optimization, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives
- Translate industry trends (e.g., energy transition, decarbonization, volatility in commodity markets) into actionable technology and business solutions
- Partner with clients to modernize legacy systems and enable data-driven decision making in complex, highly regulated environments
QualificationsYour Skills & Experience- Proven experience leading large, complex digital or technology programs within a consulting or professional services environment
- Strong client leadership capabilities, with experience managing senior stakeholders and owning executive-level relationships
- Demonstrated ability to manage commercials, financials, and delivery performance within large engagements
- Deep experience with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models in enterprise environments
- Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams across global delivery models
- Experience contributing to sales pursuits, proposals, and solution shaping
- Familiarity with digital technologies including cloud, data platforms, AI, and modern engineering practices
Set Yourself Apart With- Prior experience working within Energy, Utilities, or Commodities trading environments
- Exposure to ETRM/CTRM platforms, energy trading systems, or large-scale asset/operations transformation
- Experience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programs with distributed teams
- Consulting background with a focus on industry-led transformation
- Relevant certifications (Scrum, SAFe, or product management)
Why This RoleThis role is ideal for a leader who thrives in client-facing, high-impact environments, combining:
- Strategic thinking (industry + transformation)
- Operational excellence (program delivery)
- Commercial ownership (engagement leadership)
A Tip From the Hiring Manager: - "You are an exceptional digital Program Manager that is always one step ahead of the game. You are a solution-based thinker and 'doer' that has a clear understanding of the agile methods and tools required to deliver outstanding digital products and services."
Additional informationBenefits of Working Here:- Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued
- 16 paid holidays throughout the year
- Generous parental leave and new parent transition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Corporate gift matching program
Role Level: Senior Manager
Salary Range: 160,000 - 200,000 base pay
