Lead the Way: Director of Project Management - Marketing Activation

Join Our Innovative Team and Shape the Future of Marketing!

We're seeking a seasoned Director of Project Management to lead our Marketing Activation organization in driving holistic end-to-end program management for all Verizon's central marketing brand and B2B projects. As a key member of our team, you'll establish a new operating structure and ways of working within our PMO team, as well as our processes with CMO, BU stakeholders, and agency partners.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and drive success in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

As a Director of Project Management, you'll be responsible for:

• Driving campaign integration across all marketing and B2B functional groups to deliver on key performance and growth objectives.
• Leading and developing the brand and B2B campaign calendar to ensure key levels for resource and budget allocation.
• Directing and leading the process for integrated B2B & brand program from intake stage to finalization of all strategic, CX, identity, media, creative, and communications elements to meet/exceed growth targets.
• Collaborating with all marketing and business unit partners to stand up the PMO function in B2B and brand to own and drive the holistic program plan that brings all teams together and holds everyone accountable.
• Establishing planning, pre-brief kick off, and creative review processes with BU/IMC partners.
• Driving the direction of briefs to include all required components and deliberating against business objectives.
• Leading the creation and development of the campaign calendar that will trigger project movement to manage workload effectively and efficiently across the team.
• Identifying the strategic partner involvement to ensure marketing commitments are satisfied.
• Driving milestone management to ensure readiness and solid delivery/execution.
• Articulating, managing, and tracking all relevant deliverables/deadlines and holding both CMO and BU stakeholders accountable and on track to hit dates.
• Driving overall process and tool transformation efforts to improve program development and automation across the cross-functional team.
• Ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and are evaluated for ROI.

We're looking for a seasoned professional with:

• Ten or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Seven or more years of project management, program management or integrated marketing experience.
• Even better if you have one or more of the following: Experience managing and influencing relationships at the senior level; ability to present and interact with all levels of management.
• Experience with stakeholder & client management within highly matrixed, complex organizations.
• Proven ability to implement, support, and track multiple programs under strict timelines.
• Solid understanding of project management including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective presentation development and delivery skills are a must.

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a defined work location with a minimum of eight assigned office days per month, and a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging.

Join our team and make a significant impact. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.