Job description
Come join FINN Partners, a leading firm in the digital marketing space, dedicated to leveraging innovative technologies and strategies to drive growth for our clients. We are seeking an experiencedProject Director to join our team.
The Project Director will work with prominent accounts featuring a successful startup with exciting campaigns and environmental purpose needs and a sound thinker to create detailed project plans and steer them to shore through (sometimes) stormy schedules on time, in shape, and on budget. The role requires someone to round the cape of client expectations using strong writing and conversation skills to ensure the rigging stays tight, so work isn’t lost at sea. The role also requires the ability to maintain healthy teamwork balance, so the crew does not fall overboard and stand alongside the Account Director and Creative Director to keep the account afloat.
What kind of person would that be?
Organized and on top of it. The ideal candidate is a navigator at sea.
- Someone who people often describe as “dependable” and “reliable”.
- Flexible, not like Yoga, but open to learning.
- An active listener (which is a thing).
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships.
- Assertive and confident when identifying and responding to issues that might put a project at risk.
- Easily earns trust.
- Likes to have fun, a real plus.
What you’ll be part of:
- An established and still growing agency that values creativity and collaboration.
- A global team of experts who support each other and strive to achieve excellent results for clients.
- A culture that promotes diversity, work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A wellness subsidy
- A manager who provides consistent 1:1 check-ins, feedback, and growth opportunities
- Culture-building events and cross-team collaboration
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing agency
- A strong emphasis on work-life balance
Where will you work?
Anywhere in the U.S. We’re a remote-first workplace with optional in-office days in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, LA, Nashville, New York, Portland, Washington DC, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Strategically manage a portfolio of projects.
- Create detailed project plans, manage schedules and budgets, navigate adjustments.
- Act as communication hub for project team, partners, vendors, and clients.
- Set and manage expectations for team and client.
- Achieve goals through negotiation, motivation, problem-solving, and feedback.
- Motivate and guide as needed to encourage positive energy and high-quality work.
- Set up and maintain project using software tools such as Kantata.
- Ensure the quality of the information/communication.
- Coordinate approvals and finalization process for timely, error free work.
- Evangelize FINN goals, systems, and policies.
- A desire to manage and help others succeed (managerial opportunities are possible).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- Prior experience as a project manager in an agency setting or comparable is helpful.
- 5-7 years of experience of project management is required.
- Project management system experience is required.
Anticipated Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Compensation is based on experience and depending upon workplace location.
To apply:
Please upload your resume, cover letter, and your desired salary in $USD.While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.
About Finn Partners:
FINN Partners is a great place to work, but don’t take our word for it. We’ve been voted “#1 Best Agency to Work For” in the Extra-Large Agency Category by PR Week. Our team shares an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative culture, which makes us a sought-after employer. Join us to grow your career and be part of a team that’s making an impact.
Will you join us?
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