Manager, Project Manager

Appnovation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Plata

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Growth opportunities for personal and

Exposure to high-profile clients

Supportive leadership and access to公司

Job summary

Appnovation is seeking a strategic, technically fluent Project Manager to lead complex Web and CMS digital transformation initiatives. You will oversee the full lifecycle from discovery to post-launch optimization, coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging enterprise clients in fast-paced environments.

The role requires 6+ years of PM experience in digital agencies, hands-on CMS deployments (Drupal/AEM/Sitecore), strong web architecture knowledge, and proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Project Management experience in a digital agency or consulting environment.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise Web and CMS implementations (e.g., Drupal, AEM, Sitecore, headless CMS).
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture and multi-platform integrations.
• Experience managing large client-facing teams and complex project logistics.
• Demonstrated financial management experience including revenue forecasting and margin tracking.
• Expertise in Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder written and verbal communication skills across business and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale Web and CMS projects (replatforming, multi-site, headless implementations).
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and status reporting.
• Oversee resource planning, forecasting, and estimate-to-completion tracking.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to integrations, content migration, and technical architecture.
• Participate in pre-sales activities including RFP responses, scoping, and SOW development.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Drive continuous improvement of project governance and delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Enterprise Web CMS

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Drupal

AEM

Sitecore

Headless CMS

Job description

About Us Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and technically fluent Project Manager to lead complex Web and CMS digital transformation initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle — from discovery and solution design to development, launch, and post-launch optimization.

You will manage cross-functional teams including strategists, UX designers, architects, developers, and QA specialists while serving as the primary point of contact for enterprise clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery leader who thrives in fast-paced digital environments, understands modern web architecture and CMS ecosystems, and can balance technical complexity with commercial accountability. You will report to the Delivery Director and play a key role in driving successful, scalable digital platform implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale Web and CMS projects (replatforming, multi-site, headless implementations)
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and profitability
• Facilitate discovery workshops and translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and status reporting
• Oversee resource planning, forecasting, and estimate-to-completion tracking
• Identify and mitigate risks related to integrations, content migration, and technical architecture
• Participate in pre-sales activities including RFP responses, scoping, and SOW development
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth and expansion
• Drive continuous improvement of project governance and delivery processes

Must-Have

What we are looking for

• 6+ years of Project Management experience in a digital agency or consulting environment
• Proven experience delivering enterprise Web and CMS implementations (e.g., Drupal, AEM, Sitecore, headless CMS)
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture and multi-platform integrations
• Experience managing large client-facing teams and complex project logistics
• Demonstrated financial management experience including revenue forecasting and margin tracking
• Expertise in Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models
• Excellent stakeholder written and verbal communication skills across business and technical audiences

Nice-to-Have

• Business analysis or requirements management experience
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master certification
• Experience working with global distributed teams
• Familiarity with marketing technology ecosystems and digital governance

Who You Are

• You are commercially minded and understand the financial drivers of digital delivery
• You are technically credible and comfortable engaging with architects and developers
• You bring structure and clarity to complex, multi-workstream programs
• You are proactive in identifying risks and solving problems before they escal
• You build trusted, long-term client relationships
• You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and delivery excellence

What Appnovation Offers

• Challenging and rewarding work with real impact
• Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture
• Growth opportunities for personal and professional development
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued
• Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients
• Supportive work environment with access to company leaders
• Hybrid working model

What Benefits Appnovation Has To Offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness Allowance
• ME Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fertility and Menopause Leave

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.