Associate Director, Project Management

<p><strong>*This role is open to applicants in Atlanta &amp; Chicago.*</strong></p> <p class="s4"><strong><span class="s5">WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR<br></span></strong>As a Project Manager for Momentum, your job is a really big deal! You will be expected to have the appropriate resources in the necessary place at the right time to enable us to continue raising the creative bar to produce award winning work – on&nbsp;time, on budget and as efficiently as possible. From refining process, project&nbsp;communications, defining resource needs to ensuring financial success for the agency,&nbsp;the Project Manager is the backbone of every project.&nbsp;<br><br>You, without question, must be able to manage both large and small multi -faceted&nbsp;projects/accounts/campaigns or multiple projects at the same time, in addition to&nbsp;managing a team of one or more Project Managers.</p> <div class="s17"><span class="s16"><strong><span class="s18"><br>HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)</span></strong><br></span></div> <ul> <li>Responsible for the successful execution of large-scale, complex projects across a system of work, while finding the most efficient path to completion for all tasks. Consistently demonstrates a mastery of leadership skills by managing interdisciplinary teams toward project completion. Oversees and manages Project manager teammates in authoring and managing detailed and comprehensive project plans.</li> <li>Meticulously track costs across multiple large-scale and complex systems of work ensuring: accurate time reporting, proper fee application, appropriate resource assignments, accurate project projections and the ability to speak to project variances. Accountable for partnering with Account leadership to ensure all variances follow proper change management protocol.</li> <li>Accountable for the accuracy of all project documentation within your system of work, ensuring proper use of agency systems and adherence to agency process.</li> <li>Partner with resource management to maximize every department's function within the agency, while understanding the collective resource needs across a system of work and the impact it has on the resourcing landscape. Continuously alleviate resource conflicts and identify needs for flex staffing where necessary.</li> <li>Demonstrate strong executive summary skills when communicating issues of risk and risk mitigation to senior and executive teammates, while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach.</li> <li>Fully understand agency scopes and estimates and be responsible for accurately identifying work that is committed versus work that should be incrementally charged. Partner with the PM team and senior leadersh