BGBx · 2 months ago
Director, Project Management
BGB Group is a dynamic agency seeking a Director of Project Management to lead their internal portfolio for an assigned book of business. This role involves strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery, and mentoring a team of Project Managers while maintaining operational excellence and client satisfaction.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Partner with Account and Marketing teams to provide clear, proactive, and consistent communication to clients and effectively manage expectations
Review projects across assigned account(s) to assess resource and skill requirements and ensure appropriate staffing alignment
Partner with Resource Management and Functional Department Leads to manage fluctuating resource needs across the portfolio
Lead project status reviews and facilitate cross-functional post-mortem sessions to drive continuous improvement
Develop and oversee risk mitigation plans for large-scale and complex engagements
Serve as a collaborative business partner to capability leads to evolve workflows and improve operational efficiencies
Prioritize work in progress (WIP) with functional leads and Account teams to proactively address bottlenecks and maintain momentum
Manage portfolio budgets and communicate revenue shifts or financial risks to senior leadership
Act as the escalation point for vendor management concerns and production-related issues
Identify and remove barriers to project success while ensuring projects remain on track
Oversee workload distribution across the portfolio and facilitate resolution of complex production discussions with clients
Partner closely with Account teams during client discussions related to timelines, production challenges, and project tradeoffs
Collaborate with Resourcing to adjust client workload priorities across the portfolio as business needs evolve
Scope and estimate complex, integrated, multi-channel engagements and review all estimates prior to client delivery
Regularly review team workloads, billings, actuals, utilization, and staffing plans to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency
Drive organization, information sharing, and alignment across functional departments and Account teams
Mentor, manage, and develop Project Management team members to strengthen overall performance, productivity, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
8+ years of project management experience, preferably within a healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical, medical communications, or agency environment
Proven experience leading large-scale, integrated, multi-channel programs and portfolios
Demonstrated success managing and developing high-performing project management teams
Strong understanding of agency operations, workflow management, resourcing, forecasting, and financial tracking
Expertise in scoping, estimating, budgeting, and portfolio management
Ability to navigate complex client relationships and lead conversations around timelines, production considerations, and business tradeoffs
Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Account, Creative, Strategy, Production, and Functional Department Leads
Proficiency with project management and resource management tools and systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Company
BGBx
BGBx is an independent commercial solutions partner for pharmaceutical and life science companies and their brands, combining consulting, communications, science, creativity, data, technology, innovation, and digital capabilities to deliver breakthrough results.
H1B Sponsorship
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Management and Executive
Customer Service and Support
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*2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TPG
2021-10-14Private Equity
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