Project Director at Doing Great Agency

Remote, Salary discussed individually

Doing Great Agency is a communication agency. We have been working with the best projects in the markets of Russia for over 10 years, Central Asia for over 3 years, and soon, possibly, somewhere else ;) We have extensive expertise in creativity, strategic planning, and the integration of business and culture.

Our mission is to connect people and ideas, and our key values are WOW, communication, and an entrepreneurial approach.

Our clients include: Ultima Yandex Go, Befree, DARLING, Yandex Go, We Fry, Amediateka, Eggselent, VkusVill, Yandex Market, Tsvetnoy, FLOWWOW, as well as cultural and festival projects — Vyksa Festival, PARI FEST, Signal, Park Live Almaty, and many others. For 5 years, together with the "Anton is here" charity foundation, we have been organizing the "Anton is here" summer music festival.

What needs to be done Department Management — Lead a team of team leads and project managers. — Develop the department structure according to the "team lead → project team" model. — Distribute projects and manage team workloads. — Plan departmental capacity and anticipate the need for new resources. — Attract new project managers to the agency. — Support project teams in decision-making for complex projects. — Participate in important client negotiations and help find solutions in non-standard situations. — Review key project documents: strategies, media plans, creative concepts, and assist in their refinement.

Team Development — Develop team leads as managers. — Conduct regular one-to-one meetings. — Formulate development plans for project managers. — Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing department employees. — Form a talent pool within the team. — Strengthen the project department and ensure its readiness for an increased number of projects. — Strengthen the team and develop the structure of team leads.

Process Building — Identify bottlenecks in the project department's workflow. — Implement processes that allow scaling the number of projects without loss of quality. — Reduce manual control and operational errors. — Together with the directorate, help the team identify and manage project risks in a timely manner.

Requirements — At least 5 years of experience in project management in both line and management positions. — Experience in agencies or a similar role in an in-house team. — Good understanding of client service, a high level of industry insight and beyond, a deep understanding of the cultural context of Russia, St. Petersburg, and Moscow, as well as—preferably—Central Asia. — Strong leadership qualities and experience in building and developing creative teams. — Negotiation skills: ability to find common ground with clients, resolve or prevent conflict situations.

To apply with a resume and cover letter: email — katya@doinggreat.ru or tanya@doinggreat.ru