Sr. Director Project Management

At M Booth, we produce award-winning, culturally-resonant, and buzz-worthy campaigns that move key audiences to action.

We are relentlessly passionate about our clients and their business, whether that means developing scrappy campaigns and content that breaks through, maximizing earned to reach key audiences, leading in digital innovation, or unleashing insights that unlock ideas that win in the marketplace. And we have a bold belief that our work can and should contribute to an equitable world.

Our agency was born 40 years ago with entrepreneurial roots, a people-first culture, and a passion for creativity and innovation. As we look to the future we believe Only the Bold will make a lasting impact and change. From culture to creative, in today’s world BOLD moves everything we do.

M Booth has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Director, Project Management to join our growing Creative team. A few things to know before applying:

A few things to know before applying:

1. Team is everything. We pride ourselves on being egoless (or close to it). If you like being part of a supportive and selfless group of people, there’s a good chance you’ll be a fit.
2. Intellectual curiosity is rewarded. If you love to read, consume media, tinker and make cool things, we’d love to chat.
3. We take our jobs very seriously, but we do not take ourselves very seriously. If you don’t have a sense of humor, don’t apply.

The creative team at M Booth is looking for a Senior Director, Project Management who is responsible for budgeting, planning, overseeing and driving an integrated process on projects from ideation through to completion. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several work streams simultaneously. This role sits primarily on the creative team so a knowledge of creative work and execution/production, along with social/digital asset execution is preferred. The ideal candidate is very organized, proactive, communicative, confident and has experience working directly with account teams and clients to track programs and ensure deliverables are on time and within the applicable scope and budget. The candidate will coordinate between Creative and Account teams to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will orchestrate outsourcing requests as needed.

• →Overseeing project management across multiple creative portfolios and individual projects
• →Creating, managing and updating budgets, timelines, staff plans, vendor contracts for projects (both short and long term) ranging from incremental one-off projects to client SOWs.
• →Proactively ensuring timelines are progressing and team members are meeting deadlines
• →Work with a team to oversee and track budget while partnering with finance on regular reporting cadence. Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• →Work with the PM leads in implementing new and standardizing current processes for budgeting, tracking, etc.
• →Assists production partners and vendors in budgeting fee/oop breakouts on production of photoshoots and video shoots when needed.
• →Serving as a point of contact when multiple teams are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• →Work with creative team, account leads and clients to develop detailed briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• →Delegate projects to creative team members based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels while working with lead PMs on overarching resource outlook.
• →Gather and process client feedback, and ensure all tasks have been delegated, and next steps are progressing.
• →Proactively communicating updates to team, client and leadership as needed
• →Schedule and run meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• →Manage adhoc project asks (internal MB + client) and feedback while maintaining other daily project deadlines
• →Manage and mentor more junior to mid team members.
• →Play a role in current/future improvements in training, staffing and process

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to communication, advertising, marketing or design
• 7+ years experience, preferably in a small-mid size creative agency atmosphere
• Experience with the G Suite Apps (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with PM and financial reporting software; AI platform experience nice to have
• Experience with creative teams, production, influencer, social, paid and digital marketing required
• PMP or similar certification preferred, but not required.
• Nice to have but not required, any past design experience.

Here are a few highlights of the benefits we offer at M Booth:

• A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect and humanity
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays
• Additional Perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits

SALARY $111,000-129,000

(New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.)

Our Flexible Work Policy: 

We believe that our best work happens in a hybrid working environment. If you are in the NYC (or commutable surrounding distance) hub we want to see you in person 2 days a week. That could mean in our office, in our client's office, on the road with them or attending an industry event. 

For those outside the NYC hub, you will be asked to be in person too. Examples of this may include client meetings, events or team meetings. There will also be in person opportunities for you to connect with others who live in your hub to collaborate and work together. 

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M Booth & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.