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FWD is a strategic marketing agency, specializing in the health and nonprofit sectors.
Associate Project Director, Healthcare
Location
United States
Posted
26 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Lead
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Own day-to-day program management across one or more complex client engagements.
• Lead integrated timelines, scopes, resourcing plans, and budgets across multiple workstreams.
• Identify risks early and proactively propose solutions to keep programs on track.
• Partner closely with Account and Creative leadership to ensure alignment between strategy, scope, and execution.
• Oversee and mentor Project Managers, supporting their growth and execution quality.
• Drive operational rigor across planning, status reporting, and internal communication.
• Support client communication around timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Help refine program management best practices and workflows across the agency.
Job Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in program or project management within a creative or marketing agency.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Experience mentoring or managing junior PMs.
- Calm, thoughtful leadership style with high attention to detail.
- Healthcare, nonprofit, or regulated industry experience a strong plus.
- Proficiency with project management tools and platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar).
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality standards.
Benefits
- 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Paid maternity & paternity leave
- Home office setup
- Yearly team retreats
- Comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend.
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