Associate Director, Project Management

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Our work includes Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge, U.S Campaign, Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves global brands through a network of over 5,500 employees across 65+ offices in 43 countries.

About the role

Our Project Management team enables and executes great work in the smartest way possible. We’re looking for an Associate Director in Project Management — a digital producer with a passion for collaboration, the creative process, and emerging technologies to produce world-class interactive experiences for Fortune 500 clients. You’ll help create dynamic digital experiences, integrated campaigns, digital and social media campaigns, partnership activations, eCommerce/CMS implementations, CRM programs, and branded content.

As an Associate Director, you will develop and execute project plans, supervise a team of project managers, and oversee large programs of work. You’ll act as a creative advocate, drive proactive solutions, and maintain deep project management expertise while exercising excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide large teams in process development, financial management (at a program level), and scoping of work
• Define and adjust processes to meet project/business needs and coach teams on process improvement
• Oversee annual account planning, including team structure and scoping process
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional leads on complex projects and strategic assignments
• Lead client discussions on project plans, ensuring clarity on flow and due dates to meet end goals
• Participate in new business RFI/RFP requests as needed
• Contribute to capability model definition and management
• Develop and present compelling decks; lead trainings
• Manage multiple direct reports, setting career and capability goals
• Enforce team compliance with high company standards and professionalism
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and staffing for the team and cross-capability roles
• Attend training seminars and continuing education opportunities
• Keep clients and internal teams aligned and moving in the same direction
• Problem-solve program and project issues; assist teams in resolution and risk mitigation
• Improve team and client communication; develop processes for more effective collaboration
• Deliver constructive feedback and facilitate development plans where needed

Requirements

• A four-year degree
• 6-8 years of Project Management, Marketing, or related experience
• Mastery of mid to large-level projects and programs
• PMP and/or CSM Certification (or desire to obtain)
• Working knowledge of enterprise tools (JIRA, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Trello)
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) for ideation, research, or content generation is a plus

Skills

• Demonstrates grit and extreme ownership
• Exudes positivity and isn’t afraid to share ideas
• Meets problems head-on, viewing them as opportunities
• Self-reliant and motivated
• Communicates fearlessly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and 401K plans
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

Compensation range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/Annually. Pay is determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the requirements of the position.