Project Director

About VaynerX

VaynerX ( https://vaynerx.com ) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

About Vaynermedia

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

The PITCH

We’re looking for a Project Director to help establish project management as a discipline within the office. The accounts are specific to the Australia market, whilst working closely with our APAC team. Applicants should have a robust understanding of social media, comfortability with digital production and a strong project management and operation skillset to help support the day to day running of the accounts in Australia. This is an always-on role that moves daily, putting out creative content at a fast pace, while also planning larger campaign initiatives.

This is a full-time role based in Australia with a reporting role to the Country Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop designated portfolio into a well-functioning and profitable business unit
• Manage the programme of work - financial planning, directing, and coordinating activities
• Ensure Agency, Client, Vendor, and Legal processes and requirements are being met
• Responsible for the management of various content types
• Hands-on ownership of complex strategic projects
• Partner with various leads to ensure client expectations are met
• Tracking financial progression and suggesting adjustments
• Identifying risks and solutions
• Scope development and resource requirements
• Oversee/coordinate portfolio resources and day-to-day activities
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Provide motivation and mentorship to the team
• Support the Head of Delivery in various tasks

About You

Your Experience

• Previous 10 years of agency experience
• Leadership, management, and mentorship skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Hands-on experience with complex projects
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Cool, calm, and collected approach to problem-solving
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong self-awareness and people-management skills
• Understanding of relevant social media platforms

Benefits

Think “lab” and not “agency”. We get excited about solving business problems, not creating advertising for the sake of making advertising. Our entrepreneurship DNA runs deep. We’re willing to break rules, try new things, and test hypotheses if it means better understanding our craft. It’s fun!

Our environment (and pace) feels much more like a start-up than most agencies you might be used to. Hopefully that, and the opportunity to collaborate with the talented and enthusiastic crew, work with big brands excites you, as it does us. We can’t wait to meet you.