Associate Director, Project Manager

Agency:

Omd

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Associate Director, Project Management
The Associate Director, Project Management will work closely with OMD team leadership on management of various projects and workstreams, as well as with vendors, clients, internal teams and external agencies. The Associate Director, Project Management should have a strong understanding of media and media + creative processes, be agile, inquisitive, and consistently anticipates the needs to keep projects moving forward seamlessly.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage and oversee a team of 1-2 India-based project managers, providing guidance, support and quality control
Lead relationships with creative agency partners, fostering strong, collaborative connectionsMaintain and evolve “OMD x Creative Agency Ways of Working Best Practices”

Own client communications related to creative-led projects, ensuring clarity and alignmentPrepare and lead regular status updates for internal teams, agency partners and clients

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all active projects across planning, digital, and investment teamsFacilitate project meetings including kick-offs, status updates and post-project reviews

Develop and manage project timelines, partnering with junior PM team members to coordinate inputs from appropriate parties and ensure deadlines are met
Train and support junior PM team members in the review, processing, and routing of creative assets, including guidance on preparing and communicating clear trafficking instructions
Identify project risks and challenges early, proactively problem-solve and implement solutions to keep projects on track
Continuously improve team operations to ensure high-quality deliverables, accuracy and strong client confidence

What you bring:
5+ years of industry experience in project management and/or media strategy or activation, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end media process
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables with precision
Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality across all workstreams
Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Proven problem-solving abilities, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Positive attitude and strong sense of ownership; a self-starter who takes initiative
Agility and adaptability in dynamic, fast-changing environment
Experience working with both co-located and virtual/global teams
Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
High proficiency in Smartsheet and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and OneNote
Eagerness to learn and apply media knowledge in a fast paced, deadline driven
environment
Nice to have: Experience with HIVE, Prisma/DDS, JIRA, Panit, Campaign Manager 360

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New York: $110,000.00-$125,000.00

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