Director, Project Management , Project Management
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Management
IT Project Manager, Operations Manager
Location: New York
Our people are at the core of our business - we aim to provide each employee with a clear professional development path at Inizio Evoke Comms so they can succeed in each role. Before advancing to the next level, it is expected that employees have mastered the tasks at their current level and have already started working at, or become proficient at, certain skills/responsibilities of the next job level.
Each employee is evaluated on an individual basis, so some employees may spend more or less time in certain roles, which is to be expected. Focus areas for progression to the next level are indicated at the end of this document.
The Director of Project Management will lead the successful execution of a range of client initiatives—ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and on strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversees a portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects across multiple client teams, including but not limited to ad campaigns, drug approvals, and influencer partnerships
- Owns the development, implementation, and optimization of project management processes and tools to drive consistency and efficiency across teams
- Partners closely with department leads to forecast resources, manage capacity, and balance workloads, ensuring the right people are aligned to the right work
- Anticipates project risks and leads scenario planning and mitigation efforts, especially around sensitive or high-stakes tactics
- Plays a key role in planning sessions, bringing a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset and fostering strong relationships across stakeholders
- Supports and mentors junior project managers to develop their skills, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure a high level of delivery across all projects
- Acts as a key project point of contact across multiple client accounts, ensuring project delivery aligns with client objectives, timelines, and expectations
- Coordinates and facilitates status calls, preparing agendas, capturing detailed action items, and tracking follow-ups to ensure project milestones are clearly communicated and met
- Develops client-facing project documentation (e.g., timelines, workback plans, status reports) with a high level of accuracy and minimal oversight, maintaining quality and consistency under tight deadlines
- Reviews all deliverables and communications for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client goals before distribution, ensuring a high bar for quality and attention to detail
- Effectively manages project timelines, budgets, and deliverables—communicating changes proactively and working with internal teams and external partners/vendors to keep projects on track
- Proactively provides updates on project status, flagging risks early and offering solutions without being prompted
- Demonstrates an understanding of client priorities and operating styles, adapting workflows and communication approaches to fit each account’s unique structure
- Continuously seeks ways to improve the client and internal experience—looking ahead to anticipate needs and identifying opportunities to add value through project execution
- Recognizes the impact of missed deadlines or misaligned deliverables and takes ownership of ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded at every stage
- Stays informed on client industries and areas of interest, bringing relevant insights or efficiencies to project planning and execution
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning, actively contributing to team growth and operational excellence through thoughtful project planning and execution
- Shows initiative and problem-solving capabilities—independently navigating challenges when appropriate, and collaborating with team members to find effective solutions
- Effectively partners with cross-functional teams (creative, strategy, media, medical, etc.) to align on deliverables, clarify project direction, and keep timelines and expectations on track
- Models and promotes company values, helping to foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive team culture
- Takes ownership of personal development—regularly seeking feedback and identifying areas for improvement to evolve project management skills
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