Associate Director of Project Management (Digital Marketing)

Are you a digital marketing project leader with the experience and expertise to drive best-in-class digital marketing project management and lead a team? If so, Ignite Visibility could be your next home. Ignite Visibility is an award-winning technology enabled digital marketing agency with offices in San Diego, CA and Orlando, FL and a fully remote team. 

An Associate Director of Project Management you oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale marketing projects, ensuring they align with overall marketing strategy, meet deadlines, stay within budget, and deliver measurable results by leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, allocating resources, and closely tracking campaign performance through data analysis. You develop, track, and evaluate programs to help achieve goals and objectives. You may manage and administer a large and diverse team of professional, technical, support staff, and contractors, both directly and indirectly, through managers and supervisors. You also create and manage complex budgets and business plans for units relating to project development and implementation.

Key responsibilities

You create strategic and operational plans for each major project and then monitor and report on the program and financial goals. As an Associate Director, you update the company and external stakeholders on project progress, changes from original plans, and existing or emerging risks. Collaboration with project managers allows you to identify needs and develop and test ways to overcome challenges along with these duties and responsibilities:

You typically hold at least 7 years of project management experience the ability to maintain knowledge about the company's strategic direction, procedures, and relevant technology. Experience includes providing strategic, technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership to implement project activities successfully. As an Associate Director, you have a background of conducting regular reviews to ensure all project activities are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables and obligations. Your experience in this role means you follow contractual obligations and comply with internal organizational policies. This experience also allows you to represent the company in technical, policy, and planning events and forums with internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you can benefit from highlighting experiences, such as:

• Coordinate the efforts of various employees to ensure the completion of tasks
• Develop a timeline for the completion of each project
• Create a budget for project tasks and monitor spending within approved project resources
• Recommend changes to stay within budget and on time
• Develop an alternate plan for completing a job if needed

You may supervise a certain number of employees and contractors. This number can vary depending on the size of the projects you manage and how many you're working on at once. Primary goals include ensuring employees and contractors under your supervision perform well and that you receive feedback to address performance matters. Supervisory responsibilities can include:

• Creating team schedules and delegating tasks appropriately
• Monitoring and auditing employee performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Setting goals and objectives for employees and developing processes to ensure their performance aligns
• Ensuring managers and employees meet project deadlines
• Addressing any concerns or issues identified by employees and managers
• Hiring and onboarding new managers
• Training and overseeing new manager orientation with a focus on company policies and procedures
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborate with marketing leadership to develop comprehensive marketing project plans, including objectives, target audience, key performance indicators (KPIs), and budget allocation. 
  • Define project scope, timelines, and milestones for complex marketing initiatives. 
  • Analyze market trends and customer data to inform project strategy. 
• Team Leadership:
  • Assemble and manage cross-functional teams consisting of creative designers, content writers, digital marketers, analysts, and external vendors. 
  • Delegate tasks effectively, provide clear direction, and foster collaboration within the project team. 
  • Monitor team performance, address issues, and provide necessary coaching and development opportunities. 
• Project Execution:
  • Oversee the implementation of marketing campaigns across multiple channels including digital advertising, social media, email marketing, content creation, and events. 
  • Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. 
  • Manage project risks and proactively identify potential challenges to mitigate their impact. 
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Utilize data analytics tools to track campaign performance, measure key metrics, and identify areas for optimization. 
  • Generate comprehensive reports to communicate project progress and insights to stakeholders. 
  • Make data-driven recommendations to improve future marketing strategies 
• Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage project budgets, allocating resources efficiently across different marketing activities. 
  • Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities 

Required Skills

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple moving parts, adhering to deadlines and budgets. 
• Strategic Thinking: Strong understanding of marketing principles, market trends, and the ability to develop effective marketing strategies. 
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, team building, and ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams. 
  
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data analytics tools to measure campaign performance and extract actionable insights. 
  
• Technical Skills: Experience with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and other relevant software. 
  Benefits
  • Competitive salary base
    comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, Vision, 401k, EAP, and more)
    Fully remote workforce
  • Employee advancement and clear growth potential
  • Company-sponsored professional development opportunities 
    
  
  
  • The opportunity to grow and build a long-term career with us
  • Top-Tier Franchise Marketing Supplier by Entrepreneur Magazine (2018-2024)
    
  • A collaborative environment focused on client success and career development
  • Fully remote workforce
  • Two-time Landy Award Winner (Search Marketer of the Year & Best Paid Search Initiative)
  • Named Fastest-Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2016-2022)
  • Named Best Places to Work in San Diego 2017, 2020
  • Named Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2017-2024
  
  
  
• Ignite Visibility is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. Apply today for immediate consideration!
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.