Director Project Management

The Director - Project Management leads day-to-day operations and provides strategic oversight on workflow resources and processes for the Brand and Creative team. This Director leads our project management team and is responsible for strategic planning operational excellence and effective cross-department collaboration. This position utilizes expertise in business operations performance tracking and reporting and technology to drive the success of our team and projects and to ensure operational alignment across the team. This leader sets the tone for accountability drives operational rigor and fosters a culture of high performance and collaboration. 

Job Responsibilities

Project Management 

• Serve as the operational lead and strategic advisor to the VP of Brand & Creative with full visibility into all projects priorities and performance. 
• Lead mentor and develop the project management team to drive customer satisfaction continuous growth productivity and streamlined project execution. 
• Oversee project intake prioritization and resource allocation to ensure projects are executed effectively efficiently and within scope. 
• Own and implement systems for tracking project progress forecasting and reporting to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence. 
• Collaborate with other Company leaders on project management standards processes and operations to build a high-performing organization. 
• Serve as a point of escalation and provide actionable plans for project delays challenges and competing priorities. 
• Responsible for full project lifecycle including project follow-up and integration of feedback to continually optimize quality of work and team and customer satisfaction. 

Strategic Planning & Execution 

• Help define strategic priorities and initiatives and develop actionable plans to achieve them. 
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress towards goals and adjust strategies as needed. 
• Drive cross-functional alignment and coordination to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives. 
• Ambassador of change management effectively mitigating risk while managing organizational changes and developing strategies for adoption. 
• Enhance employee engagement by seeking and implementing feedback on day-to-day activities and helping to execute engagement strategies. 

Creative Operations 

• Implement innovative and scalable solutions for project management and delivery resource management and allocation digital asset management and performance tracking and measurement to drive operational excellence and automation. 
• Develop and implement onboarding and training programs for key roles in the Brand & Creative organization. 
• Lead the evaluation selection and implementation of platforms tools and software used for Project Management and Creative. Regularly review platforms for optimization and provide training resources.  
• Manage the auditing of resources and SOPs to provide the most up-to-date information and workflows to the team. 
• Assess and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency scalability and quality across all business functions. Provide support and training cross-departmentally to ensure alignment. 

Qualifications :

• Deep understanding of various job functions in brand creative and design including processes tools and operations. Understanding of website design and development workflows and technology a plus. 
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals and deadlines. 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train teams and individuals and implement processes with accountability. 
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities with a customer-centric and data-driven approach to decision-making. 
• Ability to drive results while managing multiple high-visibility projects and day-to-day operations to achieve business goals. 
• Experience delivering streamlined workflows and processes with automation training resources and measurable success factors. 
• Experience with project management creative and web platforms including but not limited to Salesforce Certinia PSA Adobe and Figma. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in business or related field 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in agency operations project management or related roles with a proven track record of success. 
• Direct Creative Project Management experience required. 
• Project Management certifications a plus. 

Travel Requirements

• Travel for this position may include quarterly travel to attend internal and external meetings however this may vary based on business needs and opportunities. 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

• Salaried Exempt: Personnel will earn their regular salary and not be entitled to overtime pay when they work over 40 hours in a workweek. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position will manage a team of people with a variety of skills and experiences to support business objectives 

Expected Salary Range: $92500-$154000

Additional Information :

Appcast recognized as one of Inc Magazines Best Workplaces for 2024! 

• Were the best at what we do.Were the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology unmatched market data and a team of the industrys best recruitment marketers. 
• We have an amazing culture driven by great people.Headquartered in Lebanon N.H. with offices in the U.S. Canada and Europe Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture readOur Storyand check outWorking at Appcaston our website.  
• We take care of our employees.Were dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks fun gatherings delicious food and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Appcast is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This employer does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and will not discriminate based on national origin citizenship or immigration status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time