Managing Director, Project Management

Summary

Join Creative Communication Associates (CCA) as the Managing Director of Project Management! This leadership role oversees all agency project management, ensuring efficient workflows and on-time project delivery. You will manage budgets, coordinate with internal and external teams, and lead agency meetings. The ideal candidate possesses 10-12 years of agency project management experience, including leadership and supervisory roles. A bachelor's degree is required, and project management certification is a plus. CCA offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and remote work options. This position is based in Troy, NY, or can be remote.

Requirements

• 10-12 years of professional experience as a project manager in an agency environment
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role with supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Mac software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Proven track record managing multiple, complex projects from conception through implementation
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee all agency project management
• Ensure proactive communication, accurate timelines, and efficient workflow for all projects
• In coordination with senior agency personnel, provide freelance project support to fulfill project requirements
• Establish project estimates with an eye on project efficiency and profitability
• Monitor project budget and burns, flagging projects that are trending over budget
• Assist in scheduling creative briefings, execution meetings, and pre-production meetings
• Notify account managers when necessary to contact clients for any materials, information, etc., required to complete scheduled projects
• Oversee internal routing, review, and approvals of concepts, layouts, artwork, and printer proofs, ensuring that all materials are signed off on and ready to move to the next step
• Lead weekly agency status and billing meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified project management training
• Higher Education experience
• Familiarity with Basecamp and Wrike (or other project management software)

Benefits

• Work from our beautiful Troy office OR the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
• Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company