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Job purpose: The Project Director is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of high-impact events, activations, and experiential marketing projects. This senior role ov.
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Job purpose: The Project Director is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of high-impact events,
activations, and experiential marketing projects.
This senior role oversees multiple project streams, ensures operational excellence, and drives strategic alignment with client objectives.
The Project Director serves as a key leader within the agency managing teams, guiding project direction, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring world-class execution across all deliverables.
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale events, activations, and experiential programs.
- Develop and approve comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Oversee production schedules, logistics, technical operations, and on-site execution to ensure seamless delivery.
- Maintain strong vendor partnerships negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and uphold quality and performance standards.
- Drive alignment and collaboration across internal teams (creative, production, strategy, client servicing, digital, etc.) to deliver integrated, impactful experiences.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the senior point of contact for key clients, providing guidance, strategic recommendations, and project leadership throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Deeply understand client needs, brand goals, and KPIs to ensure all concepts and executions align with strategic objectives.
- Lead high-level presentations, project reviews, and post-event evaluations to demonstrate value and performance.
Strategic & Creative Contribution
- Collaborate with strategy and creative teams in concept development, brainstorming, and proposal creation.
- Provide insights on industry trends, experiential innovations, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Lead the development of pitch decks, proposals, and RFP responses, ensuring compelling and competitive submissions.
On-Site Leadership
- Oversee on-site operations, including event setup, rehearsals, technical run-throughs, and live event management.
- Manage and guide event teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure flawless execution.
- Mitigate risks, solve challenges proactively, and ensure compliance with safety, legal, and operational standards.
Financial & Operational Management
- Set, manage, and approve event budgets; ensure accurate forecasting, cost control, and project profitability.
- Oversee invoicing, financial reconciliation, procurement, and vendor payments.
- Implement and improve processes, tools, and workflows to enhance operational efficiency across projects.
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