DEPT®

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Associate Director, Delivery is a critical contributor within the DEPT® Delivery team - responsible for managing the successful execution of high-value digital campaigns and projects across media engagements. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring ideas to life, meet our client’s performance goals - turning strategic direction into high-quality, on-time delivery. • Manage mid-sized to large-scale digital campaigns with agency budgets typically ranging from $500K to $1M+ • Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resourcing plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Drive end-to-end execution, from kick-off to delivery, ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief, and within budget. • Identify risks, resolve blockers, and escalate challenges early with solution-oriented thinking. • Monitor and manage project financials including estimates, actuals, ETC (Estimate to Complete), and EAC (Estimate at Completion). • Anticipate risks and blockers; proactively resolve issues or escalate as needed. • Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows and reduce operational friction. • Collaborate with internal teams to evolve delivery processes, templates, and ways of working. • Support the integration of new tools or practices that improve efficiency and cross-discipline collaboration. • Champion consistency in documentation, QA, and project standards. • Serve as a key client point of contact on day-to-day delivery needs — communicating clearly, managing expectations, and keeping momentum. • Prepare agendas, run project meetings, and ensure alignment across stakeholders. • Document decisions, action items, and next steps with clarity and follow-through. • Build strong working relationships across departments to keep work flowing smoothly and transparently. • Informally mentor junior project managers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and process tips. • Contribute to internal discussions around delivery improvement, workflow evolution, and team enablement. • Maintain a strong sense of accountability and “managing across” with peers and adjacent roles. Qualifications • 5-7 years of experience in digital project or program management, with ownership over large engagements or multi-track workstreams. • Experience managing single projects with budgets of $1M+ from end to end. • Deep understanding of performance marketing - Digital marketing strategy and media planning, SEA, Social advertising, Programmatic advertising, SEO, content & analytics. • Familiarity with agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches (e.g., Scrumfall). • Proficient in Jira, Trello, and G Suite - and comfortable adopting new tools as needed. • Strong financial awareness and experience managing estimates, tracking budgets, and reporting on profitability. • Excellent time management and communication skills in cross-functional environments. Requirements • Execution-Driven: Focused on getting the work done right, on time, and with precision. • Process-Minded: Loves structure and understands how process unlocks great creative. • Collaborative: A great communicator who builds trust across disciplines. • Detail-Oriented: Has a keen eye for clarity, consistency, and quality. • Proactive: Anticipates challenges and solves problems before they escalate. • Growth-Oriented: Always looking to improve how you work and help others do the same. Benefits • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage • 401k plan, plus matching • PTO • Paid Company Holidays • Parental Leave