Director, Project Management - Integrated Creative Services

Company Description

Wonderful Agency is the full-service, award winning, in-house agency that operates as exclusive creator of marketing communications and brand experiences for such iconic brands as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN and Landmark Wines, Teleflora and more.

The Director of Project Management will oversee deliverables across various media to include video, print, POS, digital, social and collateral. This role demands amazing organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and mitigate risks and a passion for process. As a leader, you'll constantly strive for the utmost operational efficiency and know how to effectively build rapport with executive stakeholders. You'll manage a team of world-class creative project managers, guiding them to execute high-profile projects.

This position reports to the SVP, Account Services and will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. 

Please submit a brief cover letter when applying and, if you are not currently in the Los Angeles area, let us know that you are open to relocation.

Job Description

• Manage, mentor, and develop the project management team, overseeing their work and performance
• Constantly identify, implement and socialize the most effective processes, tools, and systems to keep the department current with world-class best practices
• Collaborate with brand teams and agency leadership to create achievable and measurable project plans that include regular status reporting
• Identify and pursue opportunities to foster cross-training to help build a strong foundation for team
• Oversee execution, workflow and resourcing of projects across all brands and business units
• Actively manage and build rapport with executive clients
• Lead and develop comprehensive resource models and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with agency leadership and disciplines leads
• As needed, serve as program manager for high-visibility projects
• Actively contribute to the development of the agency's culture and standards of quality

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in an advertising agency environment managing creative projects as well as large-scale agency and client teams; and at least 2 years of management and leadership experience
• Experience working across multiple forms of media to include video, print, POS, web content, mobile and social
• Deep understanding of creative project management, workflow, and infrastructure, overall project lifecycles and management methodologies/styles
• Expert knowledge of project management tools such as: Smart Sheet, Excel, Jira, ClickUp & Ziflow
• A proven history of managing small to large size integrated campaigns
• Ability to interact with clients at an executive level
• Exceptional planning, coordination, and management skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exhibit strong decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants