Intermediate Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee integrated projects across various media. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and a results-driven mindset. You'll be responsible for ensuring project success by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Join a people-first organization that values diversity and offers a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work setup

Generous time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Coaching and mentorship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Advertising Agency experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated projects across various media.
• Drive flawless end-to-end execution while monitoring project finances.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

College or University degree

Tools

Salesforce (SFMC)

MS Office

Smartsheet

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career? We are on the lookout for an ambitious Senior Project Manager to join our team at our Toronto Office!

The Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the project brief, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope. You will manage established agency workflows, champion processes, and ensure communication with all relevant teams.

You enjoy managing a wide range of projects across multiple platforms in a fast-paced creative environment.

You bring strong people and technical skills combined with the ability to prioritize and coordinate various elements of integrated projects. You will support the optimization of the department to achieve company success.

What Your Typical Day Will Look Like:

• Manage integrated projects across various media (digital, CRM, print, OOH, social media).
• Drive flawless end-to-end execution while monitoring project finances and mitigating risks.

Under the supervision of the Director of Project Management:

• Proactively monitor project progress.
• Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Be the liaison of the production team members throughout the project to ensure overall success.
• Under the direction of the Director of PMO, create program budgets, execution plans, manage studio resources, and handle related administration.
• Drive or actively participate in all agency and project status meetings.
• Establish key touchpoints during the project lifecycle with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure final production outputs meet client requirements as defined in scope of work.
• Traffic/route internal agency materials for approval.
• Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions as needed.
• Ensure that agency workflows/processes are followed.

What You Bring:

• College or University degree (in Business Administration or Program Management is an asset).
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Salesforce (SFMC) Certification.
• Advertising Agency experience is an asset.
• Automotive industry experience is an asset.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills with a solution-focused mindset.
• Results-driven, self-motivated, assertive, and resourceful.
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent sense of design and understanding of industry-leading creative output.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and bring solutions to the table.
• Solid knowledge of digital and print production disciplines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Professional.

What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada:

- People-first and inclusive of all – recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ four years in a row, including for youth and as a Best Place to Work for Women.

- Flexible hybrid work setup, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers.

- Generous time off plus an end-of-year winter break; additional days off when reaching key milestones.

- Your wellbeing is a priority. Our comprehensive plan includes insurance coverage, flex spending, RRSPs, confidential counseling, and paid personal days.

- Coaching and mentorship to support your growth.

INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.