Bryce Gutierrez
Director of Project Management
San Diego,CA
Summary
Director of Project Management with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and ensuring timely task completion. Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and leading diverse teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills drive successful project outcomes through collaboration and innovative approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Project Management
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency
San Diego
03.2021 - Current
- Lead a cross-functional team of project managers to deliver impactful public health, marketing, and digital campaigns for global and national clients.
- Focused on integrating strategic vision with flawless execution by driving operational improvements and embedding scalable project methodologies.
- Directed the end-to-end delivery of multi-million dollar, multi-channel campaigns, achieving 95% on-time and on-budget completion rates.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that reduced project inefficiencies by 30% and increased resource utilization.
- Cultivated a team culture grounded in accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement; successfully promoted multiple PMs into senior roles.
- Collaborated closely with C-suite, account, creative, and strategy leads to align program execution with high-level business and client objectives.
- Served as strategic partner to clients, improving transparency and deepening trust through proactive communication and results-driven delivery.
- Core Competencies: Project & Program Leadership
- Creative & Digital Operations
- Agile & Waterfall
- Resource Allocation
- Team Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimization
- Risk & Issue Management
Senior Project Manager
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency
San Diego
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Oversaw the planning and execution of complex creative and digital campaigns, leading cross-functional teams and managing timelines, budgets, and scopes.
- Focused on tactical execution while laying the groundwork for scalable operations.
- Developed robust project plans, staffing models, and budgets to guide execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary project teams, facilitated regular check-ins, and maintained momentum through clear action plans.
- Managed change control processes and proactively mitigated scope creep to maintain delivery integrity.
- Resolved resource allocation challenges and developed contingency staffing strategies to support fluctuating workloads.
- Built strong client rapport and led transparent communications around progress, risks, and success metrics.
- Mentored junior project managers and supported onboarding and training for new hires.
Account Manager
ACTIVE Network
San Diego
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Attended trade shows and conferences as a representative of the company.
- Provided training and guidance to new Account Managers.
- Provided technical support to customers when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Provided technical assistance during product demonstrations or presentations.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas for business development initiatives.
- Analyzed client data and identified opportunities for growth.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
San Diego State
San Diego01.2011
Skills
- Project and program leadership
- Creative and digital operations
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Resource allocation
- Team development
- Stakeholder management
- Risk and issue management
- Agile methodologies
- Waterfall methodologies
Certification
PMP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Project Management
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency
03.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency
07.2018 - 03.2021
Account Manager
ACTIVE Network
01.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
San Diego State
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