GCOC Project Specialist

Job Description

What You'll Do: The Strategy and Operations Associate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director of the Global Client Operation Center (GCOC) by driving strategic initiatives, coordinating cross-functional projects, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. This role includes a blend of administrative and strategic responsibilities, such as preparing reports, analyzing data, and providing insights to guide high-level decision-making. As the primary liaison between departments, the Specialist will facilitate project alignment, manage dependencies, and keep senior leadership informed on progress. Additionally, the role will take ownership of ad-hoc and strategic projects, from research and planning to execution, proactively identifying opportunities that support the GCOC’s strategic priorities. Support in Strategic Planning Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes across the entire organization. Prepare reports, presentations, and research insights to help guide leadership decisions. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Senior Director of GCOC, including scheduling or meeting preparation. Project Coordination and Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a point of contact between departments, coordinating communication and ensuring alignment on project deliverables. Serve as the primary liaison between departments, facilitating communication, managing dependencies, and reporting progress to senior leadership. Execution of Ad-Hoc and Strategic Projects Take ownership of special projects and ad-hoc assignments assigned by the Senior Director, conducting research, performing data analysis, and summarizing insights for decision-making. Work with Senior Director to identify project opportunities that align with strategic priorities and manage the execution of these initiatives from planning through completion. This position is based in Gurugram Shift Time : 1:30 PM IST to 10:30 PM IST Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in Project Management / Program Management, Chief of Staff roles or Executive Assistant to senior leadership, Consulting Flexible to work in EMEA time zone Experience in working in a fast-paced international environment Experience in Adtech is a plus Strategic Thinking & Analysis - Ability to turn data into insights (reports, presentations, dashboards) Project Management Cross-Functional Communication Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to influence without authority and act as a bridge between departments Experience supporting senior leaders (calendar, prep for meetings, etc.) High attention to detail and organizational skills Proactive Comfortable with ambiguity Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple responsibilities We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application! Who We Are: Criteo is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences and drive better commerce outcomes through its industry leading Commerce Media Platform. At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of 3,600 Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment. We seek to ensure that all of our workers are treated equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political opinion, pregnancy, migrant status, ethnicity, marital or family status, or other protected characteristics at all stages of the employment lifecycle including how we attract and recruit, through promotions, pay decisions, benefits, career progression and development. We aim to ensure employment decisions and actions are based solely on business-related considerations and not on protected characteristics. As outlined in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we strictly forbid any kind of discrimination, harassment, mistreatment or bullying towards colleagues, clients, suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders, or any visitors of Criteo. All of this supports us in our mission to power the world’s marketers with trusted and impactful advertising encouraging discovery, innovation and choice in an open internet. Why Join Us: At Criteo, we take pride in being a caring culture and are committed to providing our employees with valuable benefits that support their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, their interests and the important life events. We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact. We want to set you up for success in your job, and an important part of that includes comprehensive perks & benefits. Benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo. When determining compensation, we carefully consider a wide range of job-related factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. Show more Show less