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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
23 days ago
Salary
Not specified
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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