As our Director, Project Management, you will join the growing organization within the newly established Enablement Office (EO). The EO is designed to improve efficiencies and business practices across GMR’s client portfolio through multiple pillars dedicated to operational excellence.

As part of the project management team pillar, the Director, Project Management will be positioned on a large client or portfolio of clients to lead and execute a program of work – including leading a team of project managers.

GMR’s capabilities span virtual and live experiences, where not all projects are the same and event-based deadlines are fixed. To thrive in this role, you are no stranger to working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and with some of the world’s biggest brands.

ABOUT GMR MARKETING 

We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity 

NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. 

The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. 

NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. 

The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. 

NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. 

It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Multi-channel Project Management. You have extensive experience in multi-channel project management- planning, estimating, scenario planning, and detailed scoping programs within an agency. You are comfortable driving stakeholder management and communications/working ways plan with all parties involved. You will create, review, and approve project estimates and SOWs. 
• Program Leadership. You will participate in the planning, estimating, scenario planning, and detailed scoping of multi-channel programs, working with the relevant capability leaders at GMR. You will partner with business leads to run the day-to-day while also planning and forecasting for the future. You will also establish and maintain project and financial reporting procedures across the portfolio – including scoping, resourcing, change management, and risk management. 
• Mentorship and Team Development. You will lead and support a team of talented project managers at different levels and skill sets to execute the work in the portfolio. You will participate in the career development of the project management team against GMR’s team values and goals.
• Solution- Oriented. You have strong problem-solving skills and can self-educate. You can dig into the dark corners to extract key information, assumptions, and risks to protect the agency and the integrity of the work.
• Communication. You have effective communication skills and can diplomatically resolve conflicts. You will work with team to identify any unused capacity and assign additional work as needed and lead planning & brainstorming sessions for new client initiatives. You will also develop program roadmaps and tactical plans.

OUR DEI MANIFESTO
 
We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone. 
 
We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers, and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone’s contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.  

Together, we’re on a powerful journey. Our guiding principles can be found here. 

The annual range for this role varies between $92,000- $120,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, personal days and paid holiday time. You are also eligible to participate in disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within our agency.