Associate Director of Project Management

Team: Project Management

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Associate Director of Project Management will own program operations, workflow architecture, and stakeholder alignment across complex creative initiatives. This role requires strong organizational leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to create structure in dynamic environments.

• Lead full lifecycle management of marketing and creative campaigns, ensuring successful execution from planning through delivery while managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Oversee creative review processes, coordinating feedback, approvals, and alignment across leadership, brand, legal, product, and production teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, facilitating communication, resolving blockers, and ensuring clear ownership of deliverables.
• Build and optimize project management frameworks, workflows, and operational systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Manage agency relationships, external resources, and staffing models to ensure effective collaboration and high-quality execution.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and leverage technology solutions to streamline operations and improve team performance.
• Establish clear reporting structures, track project milestones, and proactively communicate risks, opportunities, and progress.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying friction points, and implementing scalable solutions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex projects in creative, marketing, or technology-driven environments. They are highly organized, strategic, and comfortable leading teams through ambiguity while influencing senior stakeholders.

• 6+ years of experience in marketing, program management, creative operations, or similar roles within fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing workflow infrastructure, operational processes, and scalable project management systems.
• Strong understanding of project scoping, resource planning, budgeting, and staffing models.
• Experience managing large-scale campaigns and coordinating multiple cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Airtable, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead high-impact meetings and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing initiatives while maintaining attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Experience using AI tools, automation platforms, or emerging technologies to improve marketing workflows and decision-making.
• Comfortable working Pacific Time (PT/PST) business hours.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $95,000–$105,000 CAD annually.
• Flexible work environment with remote opportunities and office collaboration based on company policies.
• Opportunities to work on innovative, large-scale creative and marketing initiatives.
• Professional growth opportunities within a global, technology-driven environment.
• Exposure to AI-powered tools and process innovation.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package and programs designed to support overall well-being.