Associate Director, Project Management

About the role The Associate Director of Project Management is a strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence across a portfolio of integrated healthcare marketing projects. This role leads and mentors a team of Project Managers, oversees resource planning, budgets, timelines, and scope, and partners closely with senior account and agency leaders to ensure seamless project execution. Combining strong leadership, client-facing expertise, and deep pharmaceutical agency experience, the AD, PM helps deliver high-quality work while building high-performing teams and supporting the agency's continued growth. What you'll do Mentor and train Senior Project Managers (SPMs) and Project Managers (PMs) to uphold departmental standards, ensuring they are equipped to manage complex projects. Provide guidance to Project Coordinators (PCs) to ensure consistent performance. Develop and input schedules, budgets, assumptions, and scopes of work (SOW) for projects and change orders. Audit the work of other PMs to ensure quality and compliance. Identify and communicate scope changes, mitigating risks to schedules and budgets by developing action plans and adjusting timelines as necessary. Actively manage all PM resources on the Team, ensuring all staff are utilized on appropriate talent to task assignments. Serve as a strategic partner to senior account leads, engaging in high-level discussions with clients and agency leaders to align business goals and project execution. Have a broad view of all short and long term Team resource needs ensuring proper staffing on all projects. Monitor project burn rates, budgets, and overall progress, keeping account management and leadership informed with regular updates and reconciliation. Requirements 8+ years of agency experience managing projects, with strong experience in both digital and traditional tactics for high-volume pharmaceutical accounts Management experience required, must be a leader who knows how to get the most out of the PM staff while at the same time growing their careers Must be comfortable with client facing role as well as interaction with senior agency leaders Knowledge of marketing and advertising of US and global pharmaceutical brands, with working knowledge of Medical Legal Submission requirements Experience with agile methodologies a plus Adept in successfully managing multiple concurrent complex projects involving cross-functional teams Experience delivering quality projects that require close collaboration with client-side partners as well as third-party vendors Ability to effectively lead and motivate project teams in complex integrated environments Strong decision-making capability to head off potential conflicts and problems before they materialize as well as develop mitigation strategies when issues do arise A collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team member What Matters at RevHealth: Leave your fingerprint - Your voice, your mind, your mark—they matter. Bring your creativity, perspective, and passion into everything you do. Show up like it’s Day 1 - Show up like you have something to prove, something to discover, and something to protect—treating the work and the company like it’s yours to shape Give it and take it as a gift - Whether it’s a compliment or constructive feedback, use it to grow. Progress over process - Don’t hide behind the system—use it as an accelerator. Stay agile, push for what matters, and harness the latest technology to keep us ahead. Own the We - Collaboration starts with you. Ask tough questions, take responsibility, and build something greater—together. Drink the good stuff - Celebrate the wins—and the tries. Do the right thing - If it feels right or wrong, it is. RevHealth is committed to hiring the best team possible to create revolutionary brand experiences that inspire change. We believe that we need a diverse set of perspectives to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients. We look for talent from a wide range of backgrounds - including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. If you are looking for a positive team environment and are looking to be successful in the healthcare marketing world, join us! At RevHealth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Our benefits include: Healthcare Coverage – Four medical insurance options, plus dental and vision plans. 401(k) Plan – RevHealth matches 100% of the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%, totaling a 4% match if you contribute at least 5%. Company-Paid Life Insurance – Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Generous Flexible Paid Time Off – Supporting work-life balance. Additional perks and ancillary benefits are also available. Location: Morristown, NJ or Remote Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000