Associate Director, Project Management

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About the Role

As an Associate Director, Project Management, you'll have 6-8 years of project management experience within an advertising agency or a related field. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build a delivery center of excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion. As an Associate Director, you will oversee project teams, ensure the timely delivery of high-visibility campaigns, and maintain the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Building a bespoke delivery-focused center of excellence - ensuring that all project delivery is clean, on time, organized and measured through well-documented processes and workflows
• Development of client trust and strong relationships, as well as collaborating with other agency partners
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies for a fully integrated scope of deliverables (TVC, OLV, social, site, etc)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, operations, account management, strategy, and media, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively.
• Oversee project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Manage Senior, Mid, and Junior project managers, providing support and fostering their professional growth.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and implement best practices.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and building strong, long-lasting relationships.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our projects remain innovative and competitive.
• Collaborate in creating budgets for accounts and new business opportunities (ie. Incremental vs. retainer)
• Monitor financial aspects and assist in vendor payments.
• Freelance approvals on invoices for creative teams
• Ensure freelancers are extended /requested when needed based on project needs and budget availability
• Monthly INT Burn documents are updated for each team 
• The monthly procurement document is updated by the delivery date
• Established relationships w/ key stakeholders across other teams 
  

About You

The essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of project management experience in an advertising agency or a related environment.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders within matrixed organizations
• A background in fully integrated campaign management and experience across a variety of digital media is required
• Strong understanding of advertising and marketing principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Monday.com and / or JIRA strongly preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Not a must, but a plus:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

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