Director, Project Management

known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing phd data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers, and expert research teams to produce cutting-edge creative work in culture.

known is looking for a director, project management to join the studios practice, working with clients spanning consumer and entertainment brands. The role is a temp‑to‑perm position; candidates must be based in new york city and willing to work in a hybrid capacity.

• develop project budgets and staffing plans that meet client needs and preserve margins.
• manage 360 campaigns and projects, inclusive of av, digital, social, print, ooh, live action and experiential, throughout the project lifecycle.
• act as a point of contact for clients across work streams in coordination with account management.
• manage, mentor, grow and inspire associate to senior level project management team members.
• flag inconsistencies/issues with project feasibility and profitability when applicable.
• establish best practices and internal processes that make for efficient and effective work and communication streams, and guarantee appropriate tracking and profitability across all projects.
• help train project managers to create detailed project plans and timelines to track progress and manage projects of all sizes and budgets from concept to completion.
• field, evaluate, and quickly respond to (and resolve) concerns from your team and act as an escalation point for client‑specific workflows and budget discussions.
• solicit input from cross‑functional leads to define, document, train and maintain best practices for project management tools.
• assign staff to projects in conjunction with resource management and creative leadership.
• work with creative operations leadership to develop best practices and processes for frequent and early communication of contingent staffing needs across projects.

• experience overseeing the delivery of best‑in‑class 360 campaigns for industry leading companies (including av, digital, social, print, ooh, live action and experiential).
• exceptional ability to manage long‑term, multi‑million dollar engagements and multiple project tracks with a firm command of project management processes and methodologies.
• experience managing quick, nimble, short‑term engagements with smaller, more multi‑disciplinary teams.
• deep understanding of 360 campaign and production life cycles, ideally across both entertainment marketing and consumer brands clients.
• incredible ability to manage and set expectations with your team; leads by example and fosters the talents of direct reports.
• exceptional leadership qualities, including motivation and conflict‑management techniques.
• expert knowledge of spreadsheets and google slides.
• superb time management skills and strong calendar prioritization.
• practiced ability to deliver concise, clear communications.

• 8–10+ years of integrated agency experience in a fast‑paced environment.

• unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period
• generous medical plan
• paid parental leave
• company‑wide events and retreats

the base salary for this position is $135‑$145k. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal pay transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional known benefits.

known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.