Project Director

Salary Range: 80000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Key Responsibilities

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Client & Campaign Leadership 
• Serve as primary client lead, delivering excellent service, strategic guidance, and trusted partnership. 
• Develop and present innovative experiential concepts and solutions that integrate across multiple channels and drive measurable KPIs.
• Lead critical conversations with clients and stakeholders, providing perspective, clear options, and recommendations that result in informed decisions. 


Program & Project Management 
• Manage the intake and scoping process for complex programs, creating clear project plans, budgets, and staffing models.
• Oversee program delivery from kickoff through wrap-up, ensuring all project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and at the highest quality.
• Confidently manage conflict resolution across stakeholders, escalating only when necessary. 
• Identify and implement operational best practices and efficient workflows that improve outcomes and profitability. 
• Oversee vendor sourcing, contracting, and management to ensure compliance, quality, and value. 


Financial Management 
• Partner with Finance to update forecasts, track cash flow, manage purchase orders, and monitor out-of-pocket expenses. 
• Lead all post-program financial reconciliation and reporting, including identifying learnings and efficiencies for future programs. 


Team Leadership & Culture 
• Delegate effectively across team members, while providing mentorship and coaching to junior and mid-level project managers. 
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that reflects Edelman leadership values: trust, operational rigor, conscious inclusivity, and empathy. 
• Actively model and embed the One Edelman mindset, Action Method, and Core Values into daily work. 

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in brand experience, experiential marketing, or event production (agency experience strongly preferred). 
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Proven track record developing and executing large-scale experiential campaigns with strong measurable results. 
• Strong project management skills with ability to scope, budget, forecast, and deliver complex programs. 
• Skilled in vendor and partner management, including contracts, compliance, and production oversight. 
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and foster trust. 
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and making decisive, informed decisions. 
• Knowledge of blending digital and physical experiences to create seamless, engaging audience interactions. 

What we look for

• A passion for experiential and event marketing, with curiosity for pop culture and cultural trends. 
• A creative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments and can anticipate and resolve challenges. 
• A team-first leader who balances accountability with empathy, and who is committed to mentoring others. 
• Someone who embodies resilience, operational discipline, and a growth mindset.