Project Management Director - Remote

Overview

The Project Director (PD) is a strategic and operational leader accountable for the successful delivery of all work within an assigned portfolio. This role drives operational excellence by optimizing workflows, implementing best practices, and ensuring process efficiency across teams. The PD partners closely with senior leadership to evolve agency operations, mentor project management talent, and uphold high standards of client satisfaction and delivery. With proven experience scaling operations and serving as a trusted point of contact for growing AOR or D/AOR clients, the ideal candidate is an expert project manager, strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and solutions-oriented leader with a strong record of guiding teams and delivering outstanding project results.

In Short

• Lead and oversee the tactical planning and execution of work for a large account or portfolio.
• Guide a team in developing and executing tactical project plans.
• Ensure successful project facilitation and clear outcomes.
• Manage project scheduling, estimation, and budget tracking.
• Oversee budget management and ensure projects meet scope and budget.
• Lead project health analysis and identify risks early.
• Oversee communication best practices across the portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and guide direct reports and junior team members.
• Contribute to staffing planning for client accounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Expertise in budget management and forecasting.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and resolve challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects.
• Collaborative work environment with senior leadership.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Access to resources for optimizing project management practices.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the agency.