AVP of Project Management

About You:

You are a seasoned leader with a deep expertise in project management, adept at driving large-scale, complex initiatives across multiple teams. Your strategic mindset and operational excellence have consistently delivered exceptional results, even in highly dynamic environments. You are a master of both process and people, able to seamlessly lead teams through change, including post-acquisition integrations, and ensure alignment with overarching business goals. Your expertise in Agile methodologies positions you as a thought leader in operational efficiency, and you have the influence to drive large transformations across an organization. 

If you're ready to shape the future of project management at a leading digital marketing agency, Level Agency is looking for a high-caliber AVP of Project Management to join our leadership team.

About Us:

At Level, we use the scientific method to drive effective performance marketing campaigns for our clients. Everything from media planning to the ad creative is done with methodical care. Our teams use a “Test. Learn. Grow.” framework that allows them to act with urgency and quickly adapt to the ever-changing world of performance marketing. This nimbleness and willingness to rethink what we know leads to better decision-making—and the confidence our clients need to pursue bold ambitions.

Recently ranked on the Inc. 500's Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies and one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work, Level delivers powerful and comprehensive online solutions including multi-channel digital marketing, search engine optimization, lead generation, website development, ROI reporting, and much more.

Level is an equal opportunity employer, a Military Friendly® partner, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the Position:

The AVP of Project Management will serve as a key member of our leadership team, overseeing and optimizing our project management function across the agency. You will directly guide the execution of complex, high-value client projects, manage resource allocation at a strategic level, and ensure the smooth integration of newly acquired teams. As the architect of our project management governance, you will champion best practices and align our operations with business-critical objectives. This role reports to the President. The salary range for this position is $125k-175k based on experience.

Based on experience, alternative titles for this position may include VP of Project Management.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work and will perform the work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas.

Your Impact:

• Project Governance: You’ll establish, evolve, and maintain comprehensive project management frameworks that ensure compliance with both internal policies and industry best practices, securing top-tier delivery performance.
• Team Integration: You’ll lead the strategic integration of newly acquired service teams, ensuring seamless alignment of processes, tools, and culture, while optimizing for operational efficiency and speed-to-market.
• People Management: You’ll inspire and lead a high-performing team of project managers, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous development across the department.
• Resource Management: You’ll direct high-level resource planning and allocation to maximize team efficiency, resolve resource conflicts proactively, and ensure delivery on complex, cross-functional projects.
• Process Improvements: You’ll serve as a change agent, continuously identifying opportunities for operational enhancement, driving strategic initiatives to refine project delivery, and positioning the agency for sustained growth.
• Agile Methodology Support: You’ll lead the transition from a Scrumban framework to a fully implemented Kanban approach, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and higher efficiency across all project teams.
• Risk Management: You’ll proactively identify and manage project risks, establishing robust mitigation strategies that ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: You’ll foster and maintain critical communication pathways between project teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, delivering transparency and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Key Values and Attributes:

• No Ego, All In: You’ll lead with humility and collaboration, taking full ownership of the project management function. You prioritize team success and foster a culture of partnership across all levels of the organization.
• Better Every Day: You are dedicated to continuous improvement, always identifying ways to refine project management processes, even while actively managing complex, high-stakes projects.
• Relentless for Results: You are results-oriented and hold yourself and your teams to the highest standards, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional quality.
• Driven by Truth: You’ll promote transparency and data-driven decision-making, ensuring that stakeholders have accurate, timely information to drive informed decisions and project success.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in high-level project management, with a proven track record of leading complex, large-scale projects and teams, and demonstrated success in process optimization, project governance, and strategic resource management.
• Expertise in leading complex post-acquisition integrations and ensuring seamless team cohesion during periods of rapid change and growth.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrumban/Kanban) and a proven ability to lead Agile transformations at scale; Agile certification preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of influencing across functions and levels without direct authority.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute decisively.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to present and manage expectations at the executive level.

Benefits

• Remote work from anywhere in the US with an internet connection.
• Performance reviews every six months.
• 401k plan with 3% employer contribution.
• 12 annual paid holidays with an additional 2 floating holidays.
• 15 PTO days + 1 additional day per year of service.
• Summer Fridays.
• Great medical benefits including 100% employer-paid vision and dental.
• Medical travel reimbursement policy.
• 60 Days of Paid Parental leave benefit after 6 months of full-time service.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee appreciation programs.