Associate Director, Project Management at Monks

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). About the Role As an Associate Director, Project Management, you'll have 6-8 years of project management experience within an advertising agency or a related field. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build a delivery center of excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion. As an Associate Director, you will oversee project teams, ensure the timely delivery of high-visibility campaigns, and maintain the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. Responsibilities: • Building a bespoke delivery-focused center of excellence - ensuring that all project delivery is clean, on time, organized and measured through well-documented processes and workflows • Development of client trust and strong relationships, as well as collaborating with other agency partners • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies for a fully integrated scope of deliverables (TVC, OLV, social, site, etc) • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, operations, account management, strategy, and media, to ensure seamless project execution. • Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively. • Oversee project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial objectives are met. • Manage Senior, Mid, and Junior project managers, providing support and fostering their professional growth. • Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and implement best practices. • Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and building strong, long-lasting relationships. • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our projects remain innovative and competitive. • Collaborate in creating budgets for accounts and new business opportunities (ie. Incremental vs. retainer) • Monitor financial aspects and assist in vendor payments. • Freelance approvals on invoices for creative teams • Ensure freelancers are extended /requested when needed based on project needs and budget availability • Monthly INT Burn documents are updated for each team • The monthly procurement document is updated by the delivery date • Established relationships w/ key stakeholders across other teams About You The essentials: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field. • 6-8 years of project management experience in an advertising agency or a related environment. • Proven ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders within matrixed organizations • A background in fully integrated campaign management and experience across a variety of digital media is required • Strong understanding of advertising and marketing principles. • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Monday.com and / or JIRA strongly preferred). • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure. • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills. • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Not a must, but a plus: • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MB3 What We Offer Benefits • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here! • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays • 401k with company contribution • Paid parental leave • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!) This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Salary Range: $95,000—$110,000 CADAbout Monks Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.