Director of Project Management

About VaynerX and VaynerMedia

VaynerX is a collective of companies dedicated to building contemporary brands, established by Gary Vaynerchuk in 2017. Its family includes VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Eva Nosidam Productions, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers. VaynerMedia, founded in 2009, is a global integrated creative and media agency operating in 15 offices worldwide and focused on winning consumer attention and delivering business success.

Role Summary

We seek a highly organized, driven, and detail-focused professional passionate about project management within a full-service Creative and Media agency. You will serve as the senior leader overseeing large portfolios, aligning agency and client objectives, and advising executives on portfolio processes and operations. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and development of a team of Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of extensive business portfolios working with Directors and VPs across departments including Client Partnerships, Creative, Strategy, Media, Analytics, Production, Influencer, and Commerce.
• Collaborate with Client Service and Financial Operations leads to define portfolio strategies, deliverables, staffing, and fees.
• Deeply understand client engagements, business priorities, and objectives.
• Manage project and retainer financials, ensuring adherence to processes and escalation protocols.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers to optimize team dynamics and individual growth.
• Act as a primary communication and escalation contact for the team.
• Support development and implementation of departmental processes and training programs.
• Customize and enhance team processes to meet portfolio business needs and improve operational efficiency.
• Foster strong cross-functional agency relationships and resolve challenges to deliver client work.
• Provide strategic planning and management for diverse marketing and advertising projects including brand creative, digital experiences, social content, digital videos, and events.
• Review budgets, statements of work, and project plans ensuring best practices and alignment with business goals.
• Engage in new client onboarding by leading discovery, budgeting, staffing, contract development, and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant experience post-graduation, including agency-based project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent entrepreneurial experience.
• Proven experience creating and managing digital and social projects valued from $10,000 up to over $2 million.
• Skilled at cross-departmental collaboration with Client Service, Strategy, Creative, Production, Media, Technology, and E-commerce teams.
• Composed and efficient problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Familiarity with executing projects compliant with platform standards, legal regulations, advertising policies, and social/digital best practices.
• Excellent communication capabilities and ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for team leadership, mentorship, and talent development.

Additional Information

This role is classified as onsite, with hybrid working subject to company policy changes. All candidacies must be truthful; any misrepresentation may lead to disqualification or termination.

VaynerX actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal opportunity without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $130,000 to $170,000 USD, dependent on experience and location.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Health and wellness programs.