Project Director

Forward Creative; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Halifax is seeking a Project Director to oversee a portfolio of projects across government, nonprofit, and business sectors. This role requires strategic leadership, client engagement, and mentoring of project teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in consulting or agency leadership and a strong background in client communication and stakeholder management. The company offers health coverage, paid leave, and a bonus structure based on performance.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Commission Opportunity

Bonus structure based on performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting, public sector delivery, or agency leadership.
• Strong background in government consulting, nonprofit strategy, or SME advisory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary lead for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Identify new opportunities aligned with the company's strengths.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Hands-on leadership

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Job description

Overview

Forward Creative is dedicated to shaping a more prosperous future for Atlantic Canada. By partnering with governments, non-profits, and ambitious businesses, we tackle complex challenges and transform bold ideas into lasting change.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower our clients to be a force for good. We provide the strategy, the people, and the tools needed to bring high-impact projects to life. Creativity and courage fuel everything we do—because that’s what it takes to drive growth, improve quality of life, and build momentum toward a brighter tomorrow.

We act with intention, leading initiatives from infrastructure and economic development to organizational transformation. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to community well-being, uncompromising integrity, and a culture of inclusion. At Forward Creative, we exist to turn vision into reality—and to build a stronger future for Atlantic Canada, one initiative at a time.

Role

We’re hiring a Project Director to lead client relationships and oversee delivery across a portfolio of projects spanning government, non-profit, and business sectors. This senior leadership role blends client strategy, delivery oversight, and business development. You’ll work closely with project managers, cross-functional teams, and clients to ensure impactful outcomes, while also helping shape new opportunities and mentoring our internal team.

Responsibilities

Client & Leadership

• Serve as the primary lead for a portfolio of government, non-profit, and business clients
• Understand client goals and design practical strategies to help them succeed
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and planning processes
• Anticipate challenges, manage shifting needs, and ensure client satisfaction

Project Oversight & Delivery

• Partner with Project Managers to scope, plan, and execute projects
• Ensure delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned with client goals
• Track project profitability, resource allocation, and performance metrics
• Address roadblocks and make course corrections quickly
• Review and refine deliverables to meet quality standards

Business Development & Growth

• Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with Forward Creative’s strengths
• Contribute to proposals, pricing, and client presentations
• Build and maintain a strong network across key sectors and regions
• Represent Forward Creative externally at meetings, events, and panels

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and support to project teams across disciplines
• Mentor staff in project delivery, problem-solving, and client engagement
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture
• Contribute to internal process improvements and agency development

Your Skills & Experience

• You’re a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader.
• You can see the big picture without losing track of the details.
• You’re confident in a room full of decision-makers, calm in complex moments, and ready to drive change where it matters.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting, public sector delivery, or agency leadership
• Strong background in one or more of: government consulting, nonprofit strategy, SME advisory
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver cross-functional projects
• Skilled in client communication, stakeholder management, and team coaching
• Solid understanding of financial tracking, project forecasting, and margin management
• Experience in business development, proposal positioning, and partnership building
• Clear, concise communication and a collaborative leadership style
• A commitment to results, growth, company culture, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation
• Commission Opportunity
• Bonus structure based on performance and impact

Growth & Learning

• Onboarding and coaching from senior team leads
• Professional Development Hours (PDH)
• Purpose-driven work across government, community, and business sectors

We are a high-performing team with real opportunity for leadership and impact. Be part of a collaborative, future-focused environment.

Join Forward Creative Inc. today! We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations to participate in our application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. We are here to assist you and ensure that you have the best possible experience.

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.