Managing Director, Project Management

Creative Communication Associates (CCA), a business unit of Noodle, is a national leader in higher education branding and marketing. From the Ivy League to large public universities to small private colleges to specialty schools, CCA’s over 40 years of strategic and creative expertise has built some of the best brands in higher education today. Our services include market research, brand and identity development, award-winning multi-platform creative and content development, media planning and buying, and enrollment marketing campaigns. CCA is headquartered in Troy, New York.

The Managing Director of Project Management (MDPM) is responsible for the day-to-day organization, scheduling, estimating, and management of all client-based work, including print and digital/web-based work throughout the agency. The MDPM works closely with internal agency teams and outside creative partners and associates to ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and on budget.

This position reports directly to the President of CCA.

• Oversee all agency project management
• Ensure proactive communication, accurate timelines, and efficient workflow for all projectsIn coordination with senior agency personnel, freelance project support to fulfill project requirements
• Establish project estimates with an eye on project efficiency and profitability
• Monitor project budget and burns, flagging projects that are trending over budget
• Assist in scheduling creative briefings, execution meetings, and pre-production meetings
• Notify account managers when necessary to contact clients for any materials, information, etc., required to complete scheduled projects
• Oversee internal routing, review, and approvals of concepts, layouts, artwork, and printer proofs, ensuring that all materials are signed off on and ready to move to the next step
• Lead weekly agency status and billing meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 10-12 years of professional experience as a project manager in an agency environment, with 3+ years of experience in a leadership role with supervisory experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified project management training is a plus
• Higher Education experience is a plus
• Proficient in Mac software programs
• Familiarity with Basecamp and Wrike (or other project management software)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Proven track record managing multiple, complex projects from conception through implementation
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

• Work from our beautiful Troy office OR the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package!
• 401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities
• Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
• Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
• Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

Meet the CCA team!

More about Noodle

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

As part of Noodle, CCA is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.