What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director position at Creative Circle?
Our client, a well-known agency, is looking for a freelance Project Director to join their team 40 hours per week, 100% remote, through August with high likelihood to extend.
The Project Director Will
Demonstrate business acumen by developing project estimates, defining scopes, and creating staffing plans in collaboration with account leads and specialty teams.
Lead the development and approval workflow of Statements of Work in partnership with Finance, Contracts, and Account teams.
Utilize project management tools to create and maintain project schedules, briefs, cost estimates, financial management reports (OOP & fee), and other relevant documentation with input from cross-discipline teams.
Oversee the delivery of work streams within large, complex initiatives or manage mid-size projects independently with minimal oversight.
Work with Account and Specialty leads to resolve project-related challenges, escalating blockers and risks as needed.
Partner with Finance and Account teams to manage project budgets, track spending, flag scope changes, and support the monthly forecasting process.
Participate in client discussions related to project timelines and expectations.
Collaborate with Resource Management to align staffing needs with project demands, ensuring the right talent is assigned to each initiative.
Manage the status of integrated initiatives across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery of assigned client work.
Ensure all projects maintain consistency with brand guidelines and quality standards.
Maintain a balance of urgency and calm, confident leadership in fast-paced environments.
The Project Director Has
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
Email Your Resume In Word To
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
marisa.winckowski@jobalert.creativecircle.com
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/14/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
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The Project Director Will
Demonstrate business acumen by developing project estimates, defining scopes, and creating staffing plans in collaboration with account leads and specialty teams.
Lead the development and approval workflow of Statements of Work in partnership with Finance, Contracts, and Account teams.
Utilize project management tools to create and maintain project schedules, briefs, cost estimates, financial management reports (OOP & fee), and other relevant documentation with input from cross-discipline teams.
Oversee the delivery of work streams within large, complex initiatives or manage mid-size projects independently with minimal oversight.
Work with Account and Specialty leads to resolve project-related challenges, escalating blockers and risks as needed.
Partner with Finance and Account teams to manage project budgets, track spending, flag scope changes, and support the monthly forecasting process.
Participate in client discussions related to project timelines and expectations.
Collaborate with Resource Management to align staffing needs with project demands, ensuring the right talent is assigned to each initiative.
Manage the status of integrated initiatives across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery of assigned client work.
Ensure all projects maintain consistency with brand guidelines and quality standards.
Maintain a balance of urgency and calm, confident leadership in fast-paced environments.
The Project Director Has
- ideally 5 years of experience in project management, with specific experience working on experiential events and digital promotional collateral / marketing assets
- fluency in project management best practices and ideally Smartsheets (or similar project management software)
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
Email Your Resume In Word To
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
marisa.winckowski@jobalert.creativecircle.com
- Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : BP9-1844993 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/14/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
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Salary : $50 - $58
