Project Director - job 1 of 2

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-150,000

As our Project Director you'll run the project processes, oversee the schedule, and track the output of the practitioners to ensure our work is delivered on time, on budget, and meeting client's goals.You'll also provide support and guidance to more junior staff and oversee any project circumstances requiring escalation to team leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain project control and meet all project control KPIs for all assigned projects.
• Addresses risk on projects as a matter of course and can anticipate project risks that impact KPIs and mitigate their impact.
• Escalate risks and issues to more senior members of the project management team. Addresses low to medium-priority risks independently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement along with proposed solutions. Will support PM plans at the direction of PM leadership.
• Develop meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the organization that support efficient client onboarding and delivery.
• Regularly client-facing at this level.
• Regularly participate in scoping of net new business

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role within the media or advertising industry
• Can manage a small Program (defined as a collection of projects with their own PMs for the same client) or has recognized project expertise in a single product/capability.
• Provide support for skill/knowledge gaps of less experienced members of the team.
• Can identify skill gaps on their project teams and escalate to their capability support.
• Has expert-level project management fundamentals (e.g., schedule dependency and project planning) and can exercise them on a project without guidance.
• Provide onboarding support for new project managers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement on the project team and in the broader organization and surfaces to team leadership for evaluation.
• Understand strategic elements (expectation management, resource planning, dependency management) of project management, and works with their client management counterparts to develop long-term plans for project execution.
• Should have excellent time management skills and should be able to effectively prioritize competing demands to strike a balance between their project responsibilities and their team leadership responsibilities.
• Understanding of PM KPIs and objectives and should rely on them to direct their daily performance.
• Serve as the bridge between project-focused PMs and the PM leadership, surfacing challenges and opportunities related to KPIs to PM leadership.

Note: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

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Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus and 401k retirement plan.

🏥 Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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