Operations Director / Project Director

OLIVER | The Brandtech Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,339,200 - 2,008,800; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER | The Brandtech Group is seeking an Operations Director / Project Director for their Manila Hub. In this role, you will manage client-led projects, ensuring high standards and operational best practices while leading a growing team of creative professionals. We value creativity, excellent decision-making skills, and familiarity with AI technologies. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of relevant experience in digital, print, and production fields, alongside strong project and team management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time.
• Experience in managing diverse creative teams.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client-led projects across the OLIVER Philippines Hub team.
• Define account processes and operational best practices for client accounts.
• Coordinate the team of Senior Account Manager, Designer, and Copywriter.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Conflict resolution

Creative workflows

Financial management

AI familiarity

Education

8+ years of relevant experience in digital, print, and production

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Operations Director / Project Director

Manila, Philippines

About the role

In this role you will oversee a variety of client‑led work as part of the OLIVER Philippines Hub team. You will work with a variety of clients withXXofourmainclientfrom Insurance & Pharma industries. As the Project Director you will define and shape all account processes and set operational best practices across the client accounts. You will wear many hats and need a versatile skill set to manage varied and dynamic projects.

Reporting to the Business Director, the Project Director oversees this growing team currentlycomprisingof Senior Account Manager, Designer and Copywriter. The Hub Team is a central resource, which supports and delivers creative output for key clients across the region.

What you will be doing

• Scoping,planningand specification of projects.
• Take overall responsibility for your team’s project governance, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standard for marketing communication channels
• Team coordination: Ability to lead and coordinate diverse creative teams including designers, developers, copywriters, and marketers.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled in resolving creative conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Effectivelymonitoringprogress and profitability,identifyingrisksand implementing mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on brief, on time and within budget.
• Maintain and support the client’s brand guidelines and standards as specified and manage the quality control across all projects
• Develop and effectivelymaintainexcellent working relationships with the Client Services team to deliver projects on brief.

What you need to be great in this role

• The ability to lead a team to deliver high-quality work that is on time and within budget.
• The ability to parachute into situations, assess them and make quick beneficial decisions
• Proactivelyidentifyingrisks and obstacles and developing mitigation strategies.
• Being able to define best practice and creative processing.
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising work/shifting priorities as required to meet ever‑changing deadlines.
• Highly entrepreneurial and willing to refine the key skills for running a business.
• Understanding of Creative Processes: Familiarity with creative workflows, including design, copywriting, digital media, branding, and video production.
• Portfolio Management: Experience in handling multiple creative project
• simultaneously, balancing creativity with client requirements and timelines
• Experience in financial and consumer health category a plus
• Experience working with FMCG and financial products.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Digital
  • Print
  • Motion Graphics
  • Web Design
  • UX-UI
  • Artwork
  • Production
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI andnew technologies
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical

Our values shape everything we do

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.