Salary Range: 95000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Creative Communication Associates (CCA), a business unit of Noodle, is a national leader in higher education branding and marketing. From the Ivy League to large public universities to small private colleges to specialty schools, CCA’s over 40 years of strategic and creative expertise has built some of the best brands in higher education today. Our services include market research, brand and identity development, award-winning multi-platform creative and content development, media planning and buying, and enrollment marketing campaigns. CCA is headquartered in Troy, New York.

The Senior Director of Project Management (SDPM) is responsible for the day-to-day organization, scheduling, estimating, and management of all client-based work, including print and digital/web-based work throughout the agency. The SDPM works closely with internal agency teams and outside creative partners and associates to ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and on budget.

This position reports to the President of CCA.

As our Senior Director, Project Management, you will:

Oversee all agency project management
Ensure proactive communication, accurate timelines, and efficient workflow for all projects
Initiate and monitor projects in Wrike
In coordination with senior agency personnel, freelance project support to fulfill project requirements
Establish project estimates with an eye on project efficiency and profitability
Monitor project budget and burns, flagging projects that are trending over budget
Assist in scheduling creative briefings, execution meetings, and pre-production meetings
Notify account managers when necessary to contact clients for any materials, information, etc., required to complete scheduled projects
Oversee internal routing, review, and approvals of concepts, layouts, artwork, and printer proofs, ensuring that all materials are signed off on and ready to move to the next step
Lead weekly agency status and billing meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

You have:

5-7 years of professional experience as a project manager in a creative/marketing/advertising agency environment
Bachelor’s degree
Certified project management training is a plus, PMP certification is preferred, and familiarity with agile methodology is a plus
Higher Education experience is a plus
Proficient in Mac software programs
Familiarity with Basecamp and Wrike (or other project management software)
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
Proven track record managing multiple, complex projects from conception through implementation
Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
Excellent relationship management skills
Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

Noodle (CCA) Benefits:

Work from our beautiful Troy office OR the comfort of your home office!
Great compensation package!
401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

Meet the CCA team!

More about Noodle

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

As part of Noodle, CCA is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.

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