Associate Director Project Management

***Hiring for this position will begin in Q4 — feel free to apply for consideration.*** Summary At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life. Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time. Now, we are currently seeking an Associate Director Project Management to join our team. The Associate Project Management Director role provides leadership to their brands (typically one large one or two smaller ones) and ultimately accountable and responsible for the effective and efficient day to day operations of the project management function, ensuring all work is delivered on time and within agreed upon budget, without compromising quality. You will work with their respective Account Management leads to ensure client needs and expectations are met and ensure a cohesive client service experience their brands. They provide guidance, support, and counsel to the PMs and Associate Project Managers assigned to their brands. Ready to make a difference and be part of something extraordinary? Join us on this journey toward a healthier, happier world! Apply now! What You’ll Do: Project Leadership: Lead highly visible and complex projects requiring unique technology, processes, or workflows. Develop timelines, estimates, and scenarios as needed. Monitor and adjust workflows and resources to optimize project efficiency. Team Oversight: Supervise Associate Project Managers (APMs) on routing, approval processes, and documentation of client changes and requests. Escalate issues to the Project Director as necessary. Budget and Timeline Management: Manage project budgets and timelines rigorously to ensure projects stay within budget. Monitor scope progress, identify work breakdowns, and proactively estimate for project changes. Communicate overages to internal and client teams. Client and Partner Engagement: Lead discussions with clients, partner agencies, and third parties on project deliverables, contingencies, and implications of scope changes. Provide insights and information related to project estimates and overarching budgets. Reporting and Documentation: Develop and review conference reports and meeting recaps internally and externally. Lead all project close-out meetings, communicate action items, and provide recommendations for future project optimization. Risk Management: Proactively identify , assess, and mitigate risks for assigned accounts. Collaborate with Account, Creative, and other departments on project-related escalations. SOW Development: Collaborate with PM leadership to develop annual Statements of Work (SOWs) from a project management perspective. Identify assets, dependencies, res