Associate Director of Project Management

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways. 

Title:Associate Director, Project Management 

Location: Wildtype/ New York 

Department/Discipline: Project Management

Purpose: 

The Associate Director, Project Management will be responsible for determining (with Director) project management staffing across Brand PMO teams through the review of demand/capacity based on Brand SOW, oversee the governance of all projects managed by the Project Management team (ie, ensuring compliance with PMO standards). This position will also be responsible for coaching and team development and collaboration, including performance management activities and ongoing development planning. 

The Associate Director, Project Management is accountable for mentoring and training efforts for all levels of PM staff and in all aspects of their function. The Associate Director Project Management will also have day-to-day management of assigned projects, new business pitches, and provide Project Management backup to Brand team PMO with ebbs and flows of projects on their assigned Brand PMO teams. 

Objectives: 

1. PROCESS & WORKFLOW  

Demonstrates an expert knowledge of and is accountable for managing PMO and team adherence to the agency workflow and processes. Accountable for the consistency of project management practices on Brand PMO teams. Maintain understanding of client needs and proactively address and communicate changes, as needed. Educate project management staff on best practices with project management methodology, tools, and techniques ensuring efficiency, quality control, and flawless execution of agency jobs. Regularly identifies and implements executional improvements and shares best practices broadly across the agency. 

1. RESOURCE & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT  

Responsible for managing project management resource needs across assigned location client/brand teams. Manage allocation of project management