Project Management Director

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Project Management Director leading major accounts in animal health sectors at a strategic marketing agency. Driving operational continuity and project management across complex workstreams.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeBrookyln • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational lead on a major account pod, partnering closely with the Account team and senior leadership to ensure clarity, trust and forward momentum across the engagement.
Own end to end project delivery across complex, multi-channel programs spanning strategy, creative, digital, medical and experiential.
Lead resource plans, capacity forecasts, and project-level financial tracking; identify risks and proactively shape solutions.
Establish and refine project management standards, workflows, and tooling across the pod; drive operational continuity and process improvement in alignment with agency philosophy and account strategies.
Translate scopes, briefs and deliverable specifications into actionable project clarity for creative and production teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in an agency environment in project management within animal and/or human health sectors.
Demonstrated financial acumen: utilization forecasting, staff planning, scope and budget oversight, and operational governance facilitation.
Excellent writing, communication, and facilitation skills: comfortable navigating multiple stakeholders and complex organizations.
A calm, steady presence; proactive problem-solver; big-picture thinker who embraces the details, the process and the people.
Familiarity with brand strategy, GTM strategy, and creative platforms and tactics.
Understanding of the brand planning process and strategic frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 PTO days off per year
5 sick days
+16 paid holidays
matching 401(k)
medical, dental & vision
paid parental leave
home office setup
yearly team retreats
comprehensive professional development program including coaching and a yearly professional development stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial trackingutilization forecastingstaff planningscope oversightbudget oversightoperational governanceprocess improvementbrand strategyGTM strategy

Soft Skills

communication skillsfacilitation skillsproblem-solvingbig-picture thinkingattention to detailproactive mindsettrust buildingstakeholder managementorganizational skillsleadership