Director of Project Management – Creative Jira

AEG Worldwide•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Director of Project Management - Creative oversees large-scale project operations and drives strategic alignment across all business units. This role requires deep expertise in Atlassian Jira and related technologies to optimize workflows, automation, and reporting. The Director manages hundreds of concurrent projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and efficient resource allocation. The position combines technical proficiency, organizational excellence, and innovative thinking to enhance scalability and operational performance. This leader will elevate project execution by applying advanced systems knowledge and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree (4-year) Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Must have a college degree or certification in a project management tool
8-10 years in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency in Atlassian Jira, including automation, API integrations, and reporting.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
Familiarity with AI tools and their application in workflow optimization.
Exceptional multitasking and organizational abilities.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); and ability to learn required business systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with Confluence, Atlassian, Trello, or other products
Knowledge of scripting languages ) e.g. Phython, JavaScript) for automation
Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Project Management at Scale: Oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met in order to maintain delivery reliability and operational efficiency. Implement best practices for prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure consistent, predictable execution across all workloads.
Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of project managers and cross-functional contributors to strengthen team capability and improve project delivery outcomes. Collaborate with designers, understanding their creative language and providing constructive feedback to align creative output with business and technical requirements. Foster an environment of trust and clarity between creative and technical teams to ensure smooth execution and high-quality deliverables.
Cross-Business & Global Coordination: Work with and onboard employees across multiple business units and teams nationally to ensure consistent adoption of project standards and tools. Manage projects and communication across time zones to support seamless global execution and collaboration.
Quality Assurance & Communication: Maintain rigorous QA processes to ensure all deliverables meet required standards. Communicate effectively across business units and internal teams to drive transparency, alignment, and efficient problem-solving.
Advanced Atlassian Jira Expertise: Configure, customize, and optimize Jira workflows, dashboards, and automation rules to streamline processes and improve operational visibility. Integrate Jira with APIs and other tools to enhance reporting capabilities and reduce manual work.
Technical Leadership: Apply strong technical knowledge to support integrations, automation, and advanced reporting to improve system performance and team scalability. Identify and implement emerging tools and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Data-Driven Reporting: Develop and maintain advanced reporting systems to provide actionable insights for production and content teams. Use data analytics to improve efficiency, resource allocation, and output quality.
AI & Automation Innovation: Explore and implement AI-driven solutions for quality control and asset review to increase speed, accuracy, and consistency of deliverables. Automate task assignments based on designer strengths and push completed assets to marketing for review.
Continuous Learning & Development: Attend ongoing training programs to stay current with evolving tools and methodologies. Share knowledge and mentor team members to strengthen team capability and maintain best-in-class practices.