Associate Director, Project Management

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values : better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh

• t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an Associate Director, Project Management who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and loves being at the center of creative, operational, and client-facing work. This is a high-impact role overseeing one of our major client accounts, guiding complex creative programs from kickoff to delivery and ensuring teams stay aligned, resourced, and positioned for success.

You’ll act as a key bridge between creative, production, and account teams while driving clarity, consistency, and confidence across every stage of the creative process. This role requires a strong sense of ownership, comfort with complexity, and an ability to manage multiple stakeholders across timelines, disciplines, and workflows.

You are fluent in creative development, program management, production workflows, and process improvement, and are energized by building great work through structured planning, proactive problem solving, and trusted client partnership. You will act as a central liaison between internal teams and clients, advocating for both process efficiency and creative excellence.

This role is based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area, with flexibility to travel for on-site client sprints, workshops, and project reviews. Experience managing localized creative work across markets is essential, as you’ll support creative production across regional markets and ensure global quality and consistency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU BRING

Remote-first role with ability to travel to client or team locations up to 50%, as needed.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E‑Verify, meaning your Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp‑certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

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