Associate Director of Project Management

Monks • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Project Management is the architect of clarity within a high-volume, fast-paced creative environment. This role requires a high degree of ownership, diligence, and accountability, underpinned by a deep expertise in managing the workflows, schedules, and creative operations initiatives. Your mission is to transform ambiguous, complex processes into structured, high-performing workstreams. Rather than simply participating in the workflow, you will architect the essential infrastructure that empowers our teams to scale. By maintaining seamless operations, proactively communicating obstacles, and identifying areas for optimization, you serve as the operational catalyst for our internal and external partners—removing friction to deliver world-class content for the Google ecosystem. Candidates must be able to work Pacific Time (PT/PST) business hours.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (6+ years) in Marketing and Program Management, preferably within tech, creative studios, or fast-paced marketing environments.
• Proven track record of building and implementing workflow infrastructure from the ground up.
• Understanding of the interplay between project scoping, budget oversight, and staffing models.
• Proficiency with project management; experience with platforms like Smartsheet and Airtable is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in AI tools and process automation for Marketing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead high-stakes meetings and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the day-to-day program management of launch campaigns, managing dependencies and stakeholders to ensure successful execution from inception to delivery.
• Oversee review cycles with leadership and coordinate content approvals among various cross-functional partners. Capture key action items and guide agency partners in applying feedback to keep projects on track. Confirm that all brand, legal, and product requirements are finalized and documented prior to launch.
• Act as the primary POC for workstream owners and XFN stakeholders (Social, Product Marketing, Legal, Creative, Production, Brand, etc.). Facilitate alignment on feasibility, requirements, and next steps through rigorous discussion and group syncs.
• Synchronize the stakeholder team with broader marketing milestones and macro timelines. Act as the primary conduit for information regarding critical gates to ensure all cross-functional deadlines are met.
• Proactively identify friction points and architect new workflows. Drive the overhaul of existing systems to ensure the creative infrastructure scales with the team's evolving needs.
• Oversee vendor staffing and performance, ensuring agency partners are effectively embedded and optimized within our workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through technical innovation, partnering with technical leads to implement automation and tools that bring structure to ambiguous workflows.

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed