Overview
Director, Project Management (Remote - US)
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Project Management in the United States. The Director of Project Management will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing project management function that drives clarity, efficiency, and accountability across all initiatives. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on project oversight, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including finance, client services, creative, strategy, technology, and analytics—to optimize workflows, resource allocation, and project outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to mentor a growing team of project managers while shaping scalable processes and tools that support organizational growth. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, balancing operational excellence with leadership and innovation.
The following outlines the responsibilities and requirements for this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance delivery and operational efficiency
- Ensure projects are scoped accurately, resourced appropriately, and executed on time, on budget, and to high standards
- Track project health, utilization, and profitability in collaboration with finance, client services, and leadership
- Build, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee resource management and capacity planning, aligning talent to project needs while optimizing efficiency
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, providing insights on project forecasting, workflow improvements, and cross-team collaboration
- Support financial forecasting and contribute to workforce planning in partnership with HR and department leads
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in project management leadership within advertising, marketing, or professional services environments
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing project management, including product launches
- 3+ years managing and developing project management teams
- Proven experience building or scaling a project management function, ideally as an early hire
- Strong understanding of agency operations, including scoping, budgeting, resourcing, and reporting
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across creative and business functions
- Comfort balancing strategic leadership with hands-on project involvement
- Proficiency with project management and resource planning tools (e.g., Wrike, Asana, Workfront, Float) and advanced Excel skills
Benefits
- Full-time role with leadership opportunities in a fast-growing, mission-driven organization
- Direct influence on project management practices and organizational growth strategies
- Ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team
- Collaborative, client-focused environment with exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunities to shape scalable processes and optimize resource utilization