Associate Director, Project Management

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,375 - 155,961; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Flexible time off

Job summary

Digitas is seeking an Associate Director in Project Management based in New York to lead large teams and deliver exceptional digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients. With 6-8 years of relevant experience and a four-year degree, the ideal candidate will have mastery in managing mid to large-level projects, alongside proficiency in tools like JIRA and Excel. The role includes responsibilities such as financial management, client interactions, and team leadership, with a compensation range of $97,375–$155,961 annually, alongside robust benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 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 get this).
• Familiarity with generative AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide large teams in process development and financial management.
• Collaborate with senior management on complex projects.
• Lead client discussions on project plans.
• Develop compelling decks and lead trainings.

Skills

Project Management

Marketing

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Slack

Trello

Job description

Job Description

Our Project Management team enables and executes great work in the smartest way possible. We are passionate about transforming ideas into results as we constantly negotiate, organize, and understand the ever‑changing landscape of digital marketing and technology.

To help with this, we’re looking for an outstanding Associate Director in Project Management – a digital producer with a passion for using collaboration, the creative process, and emerging technologies to produce world‑class interactive experiences for our clients. You’ll help create dynamic digital experiences and integrated campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. Our project work includes experience design and development, digital and social media campaigns, digital partnership activations and promotions, eCommerce and CMS implementations, CRM programs, and branded content. As an Associate Director, you will not only help develop and execute the plans that allow our teams to create exciting work, but will also supervise a team of project managers and oversee large programs of work.

Responsibilities

Day to day, your role will include:

• 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 look for ways to improve processes while coaching teams to do the same
• Oversee annual account planning in regards to holistic 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 to ensure the client understands project flow and due dates needed in order to meet end goals
• Participate in new business RFI or RFP requests when necessary
• Contribute to capability model definition and management
• Demonstrate strong written and oral presentation skills
• Develop and articulate compelling decks and lead trainings
• Manage multiple direct reports and set career and capability goals with them
• Enforce team compliance with high company standards and professionalism
• Participate in team and cross‑capability recruiting, interviewing, and staffing
• Attend training seminars and continuing education as offered

• Keeping clients and internal teams moving in the same direction
• Problem‑solving program and project issues; assisting teams in resolution and successfully leading large teams to develop risk mitigation plans
• Actively seeking out ways to improve team and client communication and developing processes that lead to more effective collaboration
• Demonstrating the ability to deliver constructive feedback while outlining and facilitating development plans where needed
• Experiencing something new every day

Qualifications

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• 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 get this)
• Working knowledge of enterprise tools (JIRA, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Trello)
• Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

You are the right person if you:

• Demonstrate grit and extreme ownership
• Exude positivity
• Aren’t afraid to share your ideas
• Meet problems head‑on and view them as opportunities
• Are self‑reliant and motivated
• Communicate fearlessly

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits & Compensation

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: $97,375–$155,961 annually.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.