Associate Project Director, Healthcare

Role Overview

• Own day-to-day program management across one or more complex client engagements.
• Lead integrated timelines, scopes, resourcing plans, and budgets across multiple workstreams.
• Identify risks early and proactively propose solutions to keep programs on track.
• Partner closely with Account and Creative leadership to ensure alignment between strategy, scope, and execution.
• Oversee and mentor Project Managers, supporting their growth and execution quality.
• Drive operational rigor across planning, status reporting, and internal communication.
• Support client communication around timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Help refine program management best practices and workflows across the agency.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in program or project management within a creative or marketing agency.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior PMs.
• Calm, thoughtful leadership style with high attention to detail.
• Healthcare, nonprofit, or regulated industry experience a strong plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools and platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality standards.

Benefits

• 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays
• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Home office setup
• Yearly team retreats
• Comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend.