VaynerMedia · 7 hours ago
Director, Project Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expVaynerMedia is a global creative and media agency focused on delivering impactful business results for clients. They are seeking a Director of Project Management who will lead large-scale portfolios and mentor a team of Project Managers, ensuring optimal project execution and team dynamics.
ConsultingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Serve as senior lead on large-scale portfolios of businesses, partnering with Directors and VPs across Client Partnerships, Creative, Strategy, Media, Analytics, Production, Influencer, and Commerce regularly on business priorities and portfolio-specific processes
Partner with Client Service leads and FinOps director to define and monitor the overall portfolio approach, deliverables, staffing plans and agency fees
Understand each client engagement and context, including business objectives and priorities
Serve as a key lead on all aspects of project and retainer financials within a portfolio - ensuring proper processes, tracking methods and escalations are being adhered to
Partner with CS & FinOps leads in retainer scopes, procurement requirements, and larger business planning with clients
Mentor and train Project Managers to ensure optimal team dynamics and individual career growth
Provide a pivotal communication, escalation, and negotiation point to the team
Support VP in developing, vetting and implementing process and training initiatives for department staff
Responsible for the operation, customization and improvement of team processes necessary for each portfolio's business needs
Work with other senior department leads to maximize operational efficiencies and define processes on the team, project and portfolio levels
Nurture cross-functional agency relationships and be the ultimate problem solver to deliver work to Clients
Provide strategic program planning and oversight on a variety of marketing and advertising work, including brand creative, websites & digital experiences, social content, digital videos, events, etc
Review budgets, project plans, and SOWs with an understanding of best practices, potential third-party capabilities, time requirements, and broader portfolio business objectives
Work with PMs, department leads, and FinOps to assemble the best integrated teams for each assignment
Lead client discovery and scoping with CS partner
Develop budget, staff plan, and related contracts
Align key internal and client stakeholders on onboarding process and key ways of working
Provide significant support to PM during first 100 days of client engagement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of post-college experience, including direct experience within an agency environment in a project management capacity
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related fields, or entrepreneurial street cred
Experience with digital and social projects and deliverables ranging from $10K to $2M+
Strong ability to partner across departments, including Client Service, Strategy, Creative, Production, Media, Tech, Ecomm, etc
A cool, calm and collected approach to problem solving
Understanding of, and experience executing, projects that adhere to platform guidelines, legal considerations, advertising regulations and social/digital best practices
Strong communication skills
Ability to work both independently, and as a part of a team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated experience in and passion for team leadership, mentorship, and development of junior talent
Benefits
Employer-sponsored 401k with match
Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Caregiver (Parental) Leave
Health and Wellness benefits
Company
VaynerMedia
VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results.
1001-5000 employees
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