Associate Director, Project Management

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing to help ambitious brands grow faster. The Associate Director, Project Management will lead the end-to-end delivery of mid-sized to large-scale digital projects across websites, digital platforms, content, and campaigns, managing budgets, timelines, risks, teams, and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage mid-sized to large-scale digital projects with budgets typically ranging from $1M - $3M, across websites, digital platforms, content, and campaign initiatives
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resourcing plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Drive end-to-end execution, from kick-off to delivery, ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief, and within budget
• Identify risks, resolve blockers, and escalate challenges early with solution-oriented thinking
• Monitor and manage project financials including estimates, actuals, ETC (Estimate to Complete), and EAC (Estimate at Completion)
• Anticipate risks and blockers; proactively resolve issues or escalate as needed
• Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows and reduce operational friction
• Collaborate with internal teams to evolve delivery processes, templates, and ways of working
• Support the integration of new tools or practices that improve efficiency and cross-discipline collaboration
• Champion consistency in documentation, QA, and project standards
• Serve as a key client point of contact on day-to-day delivery needs — communicating clearly, managing expectations, and keeping momentum
• Prepare agendas, run project meetings, and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Document decisions, action items, and next steps with clarity and follow-through
• Build strong working relationships across departments to keep work flowing smoothly and transparently
• Contribute to internal discussions around delivery improvement, workflow evolution, and team enablement
• Maintain a strong sense of accountability and “managing across” with peers and adjacent roles

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in digital project or program management, with ownership over large engagements or multi-track workstreams
• Experience managing single projects with budgets of $1M+ from end to end
• Deep understanding of UX/UI workflows,design systems, and digital build processes
• Familiarity with agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches (e.g., Scrumfall)
• Proficient in Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and G Suite — and comfortable adopting new tools as needed
• Strong financial awareness and experience managing estimates, tracking budgets, and reporting on profitability
• Excellent time management and communication skills in cross-functional environments
• Execution-Driven – You're focused on getting the work done right, on time, and with precision
• Process-Minded – You love structure and understand how process unlocks great creative
• Collaborative – You're a great communicator who builds trust across disciplines
• Detail-Oriented – You have a keen eye for clarity, consistency, and quality
• Proactive – You anticipate challenges and solve problems before they escalate
• Growth-Oriented – You're always looking to improve how you work and help others do the same