Associate Director – Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of complete production and project management for flagship accounts, which includes creating and managing budgets, schedules, execution, and delivery.

• Collaborate with Creative and Production teams to ensure projects adhere to quality standards, timelines, and agreed-upon budgets.

• Facilitate client communication, requests, and project specifications directly or through the client servicing team.

• Proactively identify and resolve potential roadblocks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage vendor relationships and approvals.

• Assist in leading and mentoring the US project management and video production team.

• Plan, monitor, and evaluate metrics related to project delivery, resource management, and team performance.

• Suggest best practices for resource management, project delivery, budgeting, and contracts.

• Propose strategies to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to process definition.

• Support or lead pitches and RFPs.

• Supervise daily operations across all accounts while ensuring high-quality and profitable creative execution.

• Guide Producers and/or Project Managers across accounts while co-managing the production process, productivity, and profitability.

• Work autonomously on flagship accounts, company initiatives, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the United States.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in post-production or project management, whether at a production house or in-house at an agency.

• Proven experience managing the complete project lifecycle for multifunctional campaigns and projects.

• Advanced understanding of Design & Motion Graphics as well as post-production processes including Editing, VFX, and Sound.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to implement solutions.

• Experience in team management and resource planning.

• Background in agency or production house environments.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with project and resource management tools, such as Airtable.

• Technical knowledge of production software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

• Experience with social media is preferred.

• Background in shoot production or 3D production is a plus.

• Availability Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm in any U.S. time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• DMM covers 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums.

• DMM pays for 40% of dependent premium costs.

• Employer-sponsored life insurance.

• Tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA).

• 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment at 3% of salary and full employer match for the first 3% contribution; fully vested.

• Paid family leave.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• 10 sick days.

• 5 mental health days.

• DMM Fridays: the opportunity to leave early at 2pm on Fridays.

• DEI-focused training aimed at preventing discrimination and harassment.

• Employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Generous donation matching for non-profits of employee interest.

• Comprehensive onboarding across various departments.

• Regular training on the latest tools and trends.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• A casual, fun, and empowering company culture.

• Opportunities for growth and learning.