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Director, Project Management

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$121k–$174k2026-08-27 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Owns end-to-end delivery of complex integrated accounts and programs, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder alignment.

Role type

Senior IC project management director (agency)

Builds

Integrated marketing accounts and programs

Domain

Advertising / Creative Agency

Required skills

Project management methodologies, financial acumen, resource allocation, stakeholder management, risk management, process optimization, team leadership, scope definition, change management

Preferred skills

Thought leadership, mentorship, new business scoping, strategic planning

Technologies

PPM tools

Responsibilities

Manage overall account health and individual project timelines; Lead retrospectives and apply learnings to improve delivery; Forecast outcomes and manage workflow using data and KPIs; Define scope including Statements of Work and manage budgets; Mentor and develop Project Managers; Act as senior client partner for delivery planning and issue resolution.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC