Associate Director, Project Management

This role is open to applicants in Atlanta & Chicago.

• Responsible for the successful execution of large-scale, complex projects across a system of work, while finding the most efficient path to completion for all tasks. Consistently demonstrates a mastery of leadership skills by managing interdisciplinary teams toward project completion. Oversees and manages Project manager teammates in authoring and managing detailed and comprehensive project plans.
• Meticulously track costs across multiple large-scale and complex systems of work ensuring: accurate time reporting, proper fee application, appropriate resource assignments, accurate project projections and the ability to speak to project variances. Accountable for partnering with Account leadership to ensure all variances follow proper change management protocol.
• Accountable for the accuracy of all project documentation within your system of work, ensuring proper use of agency systems and adherence to agency process.
• Partner with resource management to maximize every department's function within the agency, while understanding the collective resource needs across a system of work and the impact it has on the resourcing landscape. Continuously alleviate resource conflicts and identify needs for flex staffing where necessary.
• Demonstrate strong executive summary skills when communicating issues of risk and risk mitigation to senior and executive teammates, while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach.
• Fully understand agency scopes and estimates and be responsible for accurately identifying work that is committed versus work that should be incrementally charged. Partner with the PM team and senior leadership to meticulously track the financial health of a system of work, identifying and managing all scope creep.
• Partner with senior leadership to outline resource allocation changes necessary for accommodating changing client needs across the system of work. Clearly and concisely communicate resolution plans to executive leadership.
• Work with department leads to fully understand their needs and suggest improvements for how we as an agency can work better. Champion any changes to our process as they are finalized.
• Responsible for directly managing and mentoring junior project management staff, authoring individual development plans for each teammate designed specifically to maximize each teammate's growth potential and value to the agency.
• Support agency culture through leadership integrity, transparent communication and demonstration of Momentum's core values:
  Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8 years of project management experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Expertise in MS Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Professional and the components of project scheduling and PM workflow web-based tools.
• A strong understanding of the steps and processes involved in managing and completing a wide variety of production-related projects (print, digital, broadcast, integrated content, live events).
• Ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams in situations of ambiguity.
• Ability to manage internal teams with professionalism, diligence and finesse.
• Proven track record of training, supervising and mentoring direct-reports.
• Self-motivated, quick and assertive.
• Organized, resilient, flexible and proactive.
• Extremely detailed oriented.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Cool, calm, collected and collaborative.

• Flexible Time Off (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
• Hybrid Work model -- ability to work from home or in office
• Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
• No meeting Fridays
• Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401(K) with company match
• EAP -- Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work from Home stipend
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Accounts

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