Senior Director, Project Management ; Nashville

Position: Senior Director, Project Management New United States; Nashville [...]
Title:

Senior Director, Project Management

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Director, Project Management to drive operational excellence within the Integrated Marketing Services business unit while collaborating with other operations leaders on cross‑functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the definition and evolution of the project management strategy, frameworks, and best practices in partnership with the VP, PMO.

• Align project delivery with organizational, client, and financial objectives.

• Oversee a portfolio of high‑impact, multi‑workstream, integrated programs.

• Ensure consistent execution across teams, methodologies, and tools.

• Proactively manage risk, dependencies, and resourcing across initiatives.

• Drive prioritization decisions in partnership with stakeholders.

• Improve forecasting, capacity planning, and utilization management.

• Partner with Finance on budgeting, revenue recognition, and margin optimization.

• Lead, mentor, and grow Directors, Project Managers, and Program Managers.

• Build scalable team structures, career paths, and succession plans in partnership with HR and the VP, PMO.

• Foster a team culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with HR on hiring, performance/resource management, and professional development.

Ideal Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project/program management experience.

• Strong preference for experience in a marketing, technology, or digital agency.

• 4+ years leading managers or directors in a complex organization.

• Proven experience managing large portfolios and teams.

• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, margin/resource management.

• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.

Nice to Have

• Background in enterprise client management, project management, and professional services operations.

• Change management experience, particularly in process transformation and adoption.

• Experience using Workfront Project Management System for project management and resource planning.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages.

• Life, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company.

• FSA / HSA Options.

• 401(k) with a generous company match program.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited).

• Hybrid and Remote work schedules available.

• Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling).

• Employee Referral Program.

Equality Opportunity Employer Statement

Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Unlock Health

Unlock Health is a full‑service marketing communication agency grounded in technology and built for healthcare. We help clients align brand, marketing, technology, and revenue strategy so healthcare organizations can attract and retain patients, grow brand equity, and protect their margins.

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